SB2022011807 - Remote code execution in TP-Link TL-WA1201 



SB2022011807 - Remote code execution in TP-Link TL-WA1201

Published: January 18, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022011807
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35004)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the handling of DNS responses. A remote unauthenticated attacker on the local network can send a specially crafted DNS message, 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

Install update from vendor's website.