SB2017062202 - Remote code execution in TP-Link PTWR841N V8
Published: June 22, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017062202
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9466)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target device.The weakness exists due to a logic flaw in a configuration service. A remote attacker can circumvent access controls, reset the router’s credentials, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.