CVE-2022-4498: A vulnerable HTTP Basic Authentication process in TP-Link routers, Archer C5 and WR710N-V1, is susceptible to either a DoS or an arbitrary code execution via any interface.
First published: Wed Jan 11 2023(Updated: )
In TP-Link routers, Archer C5 and WR710N-V1, running the latest available code, when receiving HTTP Basic Authentication the httpd service can be sent a crafted packet that causes a heap overflow. This can result in either a DoS (by crashing the httpd process) or an arbitrary code execution.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tp-link Archer C5 Firmware | =2_160201_us | |
| TP-Link Archer C5 | =2.0 | |
| Tp-link Tl-wr710n Firmware | =1_151022_us | |
| Tp-link Tl-wr710n | =1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this TP-Link router vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-4498.
Which TP-Link router models are affected by this vulnerability?
The TP-Link routers Archer C5 and WR710N-V1 are affected.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-4498?
The severity rating of CVE-2022-4498 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
What can happen if the vulnerability is exploited?
Exploiting this vulnerability can result in either a DoS (by crashing the httpd process) or an arbitrary code execution.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
No specific fix information is provided in the vulnerability description, but it is recommended to check for firmware updates from TP-Link.
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