Stack-based buffer overflow in TP-Link PTWR841N V8 - CVE-2017-9466
Published: June 22, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7158
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9466
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: TP-Link
Affected software:
TP-Link PTWR841N V8
TP-Link PTWR841N V8
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-9466
Install update from vendor's website.