Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in TP-Link Wireless Routers
CVE-2023-36359

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tp-link
Status
Tl-wr940n Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-36359?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in TP-Link’s wireless routers, including models TL-WR940N and TL-WR841N. Specifically, the issue arises in the component /userRpm/QoSRuleListRpm, allowing attackers to exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted GET requests. Successful exploitation can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS), potentially rendering the affected devices inoperable. Users are advised to apply security patches released by TP-Link to mitigate this risk.

References

https://github.com/a101e-IoTvul/iotvul/blob/main/tp-link/...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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