CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-13772

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in TP-Link WR940N WiFi routers with hardware version 4 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via the ping_addr parameter to PingIframeRpm.htm or the dnsserver2 parameter to WanStaticIpV6CfgRpm.htm.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk by allowing remote users to perform unauthorized actions on the router. It could lead to device takeover and potential access to the local network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the router's firmware to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, access to the router's administrative interface should be restricted to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in TP-Link WR940N WiFi routers with hardware version 4 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via the (1) ping_addr parameter to PingIframeRpm.htm or (2) dnsserver2 parameter to WanStaticIpV6CfgRpm.htm.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS