Race condition in TP-Link AX1800



Published: 2023-04-26
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-27359
CWE-ID CWE-362
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		AX1800
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU75514

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27359

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the hotplugd daemon. A remote attacker can exploit the race, gain access to LAN-side services and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AX1800: before 3.6_1.1.4 Build 20230219

External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-452/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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