Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in TP-Link AC1750 Routers
CVE-2022-24353

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Tp-link
Status
Ac1750
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 March 2023

Summary

This vulnerability affects TP-Link AC1750 routers, specifically the NetUSB.ko module, allowing network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on devices running affected firmware versions without requiring authentication. The flaw arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied data, potentially resulting in a read beyond the end of an allocated buffer. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute code with root user privileges, compromising the integrity of the affected device.

Affected Version(s)

AC1750 1.1.4 Build 20211022 rel.59103(5553)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-263/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bien Pham (@bienpnn) from Team Orca of Sea Security (security.sea.com)
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