CVE-2017-13772 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code on TP-Link WR940N routers via stack-based buffer overflows in specific configuration parameters.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-13772?
CVE-2017-13772 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13772?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tp-Link Wr940n Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13772?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13772 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-13772 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13772 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7m3v-jw85-pwvc.