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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-19898: ZDI-23-245: TP-Link Archer AX21 tdpServer Logging Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 15 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link Archer AX21 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
TP-Link Archer AX21

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-19898?

    ZDI-CAN-19898 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution without authentication.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19898?

    To mitigate ZDI-CAN-19898, users should update their TP-Link Archer AX21 routers to the latest firmware version provided by TP-Link.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19898?

    ZDI-CAN-19898 affects installations of TP-Link Archer AX21 routers that have not been updated to the latest firmware.

  • How can ZDI-CAN-19898 be exploited?

    Attackers can exploit ZDI-CAN-19898 remotely from a network-adjacent position to execute arbitrary code on the affected router.

  • Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-19898?

    No, ZDI-CAN-19898 does not require authentication for exploitation, making it particularly dangerous.

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