What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-15773?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-15773 is high due to the risk of arbitrary code execution by network-adjacent attackers.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-15773?

To fix ZDI-CAN-15773, update the firmware of your TP-Link AC1750 router to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

What is the impact of ZDI-CAN-15773?

The impact of ZDI-CAN-15773 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full control over the affected TP-Link AC1750 router.

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15773?

No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15773, making it particularly dangerous.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-15773?

Users of TP-Link AC1750 routers are affected by ZDI-CAN-15773 and should take immediate action to mitigate the vulnerability.

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ZDI-CAN-15773

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24/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-15773: (Pwn2Own) TP-Link AC1750 NetUSB Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link AC1750 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the NetUSB.ko kernel module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
TP-Link AC1750 Firmware

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-262/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-15773?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-15773 is high due to the risk of arbitrary code execution by network-adjacent attackers.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-15773?
To fix ZDI-CAN-15773, update the firmware of your TP-Link AC1750 router to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What is the impact of ZDI-CAN-15773?
The impact of ZDI-CAN-15773 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full control over the affected TP-Link AC1750 router.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15773?
No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15773, making it particularly dangerous.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-15773?
Users of TP-Link AC1750 routers are affected by ZDI-CAN-15773 and should take immediate action to mitigate the vulnerability.

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