CVE-2022-4499: The strcmp function in TP-Link routers, Archer C5 and WR710N-V1, used for checking credentials in httpd, is susceptible to a side-channel attack.
First published: Wed Jan 11 2023(Updated: )
TP-Link routers, Archer C5 and WR710N-V1, using the latest software, the strcmp function used for checking credentials in httpd, is susceptible to a side-channel attack. By measuring the response time of the httpd process, an attacker could guess each byte of the username and password.
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 for this TP-Link router vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this TP-Link router vulnerability is CVE-2022-4499.
Which TP-Link router models are affected by this vulnerability?
The TP-Link router models Archer C5 and WR710N-V1 using the latest software are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-4499?
CVE-2022-4499 has a severity level of 7.5 (High).
What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2022-4499?
The vulnerability CVE-2022-4499 in TP-Link routers Archer C5 and WR710N-V1 allows an attacker to guess the username and password by measuring the response time of the httpd process.
Is my TP-Link Archer C5 router vulnerable to CVE-2022-4499?
If you are using the latest software, your TP-Link Archer C5 router may be vulnerable to CVE-2022-4499.
Is my TP-Link WR710N-V1 router vulnerable to CVE-2022-4499?
If you are using the latest software, your TP-Link WR710N-V1 router may be vulnerable to CVE-2022-4499.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-4499?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-4499 by measuring the response time of the httpd process to guess each byte of the username and password.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-4499?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-4499 at the following reference: https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/572615
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-4499?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-4499 is CWE-203 and CWE-676.
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