CVE-2024-54887: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 9, 2025
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Updated

TP-Link TL-WR940N V3 and V4 with firmware 3.16.9 and earlier contain a buffer overflow via the dnsserver1 and dnsserver2 parameters at /userRpm/Wan6to4TunnelCfgRpm.htm. This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote device in the context of the root user.

Affected Software

5 affected components
TP-Link TL-WR940N<=3.16.9
TP-Link TL-WR940N V4<=3.16.9
All of the following
TP-Link Tl-wr940n Firmware<=3.16.9
Any of the following
TP-Link TL-WR940N=v3
TP-Link TL-WR940N=v4

Event History

Jan 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-54887?

CVE-2024-54887 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-54887?

To fix CVE-2024-54887, update the firmware of TP-Link TL-WR940N and TL-WR940N V4 devices to the latest version beyond 3.16.9.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-54887?

CVE-2024-54887 affects TP-Link TL-WR940N V3 and V4 routers with firmware version 3.16.9 and earlier.

4

What attack vector is used in CVE-2024-54887?

CVE-2024-54887 can be exploited via a buffer overflow through the dnsserver1 and dnsserver2 parameters at the specified URL.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2024-54887?

An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2024-54887 to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable device.

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