CVE-2022-4296: TP-Link TL-WR740N ARP resource consumption

Published Dec 6, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in TP-Link TL-WR740N. Affected is an unknown function of the component ARP Handler. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. The attack needs to be done within the local network. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-214812.

Affected Software

4 affected components
TP-Link Tl-wr740n Firmware
TP-Link TL-WR740N
All of the following
TP-Link Tl-wr740n Firmware
TP-Link TL-WR740N

Event History

Dec 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-4296.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is TP-Link TL-WR740N firmware.

3

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

4

What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-400 and CWE-404.

5

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the ARP Handler component leading to resource consumption.

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