CVE-2023-49906: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web interface Radio Scheduling functionality of Tp-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point (EAP225 V3) v5.1.0 Build 20220926. A specially crafted series of HTTP requests can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability refers specifically to the overflow that occurs via the ssid parameter at offset 0x0045ab7c of the httpdportal binary shipped with v5.1.0 Build 20220926 of the EAP225.

Affected Software

4 affected components
TP-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point
TP-Link EAP225
All of the following
TP-Link Eap225 Firmware=5.1.0
TP-Link EAP225=v3

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49906?

CVE-2023-49906 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-49906?

To fix CVE-2023-49906, update the Tp-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point to the latest firmware provided by the vendor.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-49906?

CVE-2023-49906 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the web interface of the device.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-49906?

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected device by sending specially crafted HTTP requests.

5

Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-49906?

CVE-2023-49906 affects the Tp-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point (EAP225 V3) running v5.1.0 Build 20220926.

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