CVE-2022-46139: Medium severity tp-link tl-wr940n vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 2022
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Updated

TP-Link TL-WR940N V4 3.16.9 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via uploading a crafted firmware image during the firmware update process.

Affected Software

4 affected components
TP-Link Tl-wr940n V4 Firmware<=3.16.9
TP-Link TL-WR940N V4
All of the following
TP-Link Tl-wr940n V4 Firmware<=3.16.9
TP-Link TL-WR940N V4

Event History

Dec 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46139?

CVE-2022-46139 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-46139?

To fix CVE-2022-46139, update the firmware of TP-Link TL-WR940N V4 to a version later than 3.16.9.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2022-46139 describe?

CVE-2022-46139 describes a Denial of Service (DoS) attack through uploading a malicious firmware image.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2022-46139?

Users of TP-Link TL-WR940N V4 with firmware version 3.16.9 or earlier are affected by CVE-2022-46139.

5

Is CVE-2022-46139 a remote exploit?

CVE-2022-46139 requires authenticated access, making it a local exploit rather than a remote one.

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