Remote code execution in TP-Link TL-WA1201
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-35004 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-121 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
TL-WA1201 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU59685
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35004
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsTL-WA1201: before 2
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-081/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
