SB2019060609 - Buffer overflow in TP-Link TL-WR940N and TL-WR941ND



SB2019060609 - Buffer overflow in TP-Link TL-WR940N and TL-WR941ND

Published: June 6, 2019 Updated: July 15, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019060609
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6989)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the ipAddrDispose function at PingIframeRpm.htm page. A remote authenticated attacker can send an overly long request, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.