CVE-2022-43972: Null pointer dereference in Linksys WRT54GL

Published Jan 9, 2023
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Updated

A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router with firmware <= 4.30.18.006. A null pointer dereference in the soapaction function within the upnp binary can be triggered by an unauthenticated attacker via a malicious POST request invoking the AddPortMapping action.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
LinkSys Wrt54gl Firmware<=4.30.18.006
LinkSys WRT54GL
LinkSys Wrt54gl Firmware<=4.30.18.006
LinkSys WRT54GL

Event History

Jan 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-43972?

CVE-2022-43972 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router with firmware <= 4.30.18.006.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43972?

The severity of CVE-2022-43972 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2022-43972 affect Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router?

CVE-2022-43972 affects Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router with firmware <= 4.30.18.006.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-43972?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2022-43972 by sending a malicious POST request invoking the AddPort function.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-43972?

There is no information available on a fix for CVE-2022-43972 at the moment.

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