What is the severity of ZDI-22-1466?

ZDI-22-1466 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution on the affected routers.

How do I fix ZDI-22-1466?

To fix ZDI-22-1466, ensure that your TP-Link TL-WR841N router firmware is updated to the latest version provided by TP-Link.

Who is affected by ZDI-22-1466?

Users of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers are affected by the ZDI-22-1466 vulnerability.

Can ZDI-22-1466 be exploited remotely?

ZDI-22-1466 cannot be exploited remotely and requires network-adjacent access to exploit the vulnerability.

What are the implications of ZDI-22-1466?

The implications of ZDI-22-1466 include the potential for unauthorized access and control over the affected router, leading to further attacks on the network.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-22-1466

medium

6.4

3/8/2024

ZDI-22-1466: TP-Link TL-WR841N ated_tp Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the ated_tp service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
TP-LINK TL-WR841N

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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1466/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-22-1466?
ZDI-22-1466 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution on the affected routers.
How do I fix ZDI-22-1466?
To fix ZDI-22-1466, ensure that your TP-Link TL-WR841N router firmware is updated to the latest version provided by TP-Link.
Who is affected by ZDI-22-1466?
Users of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers are affected by the ZDI-22-1466 vulnerability.
Can ZDI-22-1466 be exploited remotely?
ZDI-22-1466 cannot be exploited remotely and requires network-adjacent access to exploit the vulnerability.
What are the implications of ZDI-22-1466?
The implications of ZDI-22-1466 include the potential for unauthorized access and control over the affected router, leading to further attacks on the network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-22-1466?
ZDI-22-1466 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution on the affected routers.
How do I fix ZDI-22-1466?
To fix ZDI-22-1466, ensure that your TP-Link TL-WR841N router firmware is updated to the latest version provided by TP-Link.
Who is affected by ZDI-22-1466?
Users of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers are affected by the ZDI-22-1466 vulnerability.
Can ZDI-22-1466 be exploited remotely?
ZDI-22-1466 cannot be exploited remotely and requires network-adjacent access to exploit the vulnerability.
What are the implications of ZDI-22-1466?
The implications of ZDI-22-1466 include the potential for unauthorized access and control over the affected router, leading to further attacks on the network.