CVE-2022-46139: Medium severity tp-link tl-wr940n vulnerability
Published Dec 20, 2022
·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
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.