CVE-2018-15172 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in TP-Link WR840N routers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a long HTTP Authorization header.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-15172?
CVE-2018-15172 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TP-Link WR840N devices have a buffer overflow via a long Authorization HTTP header.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15172?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tp-Link Tl-Wr840n Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15172?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15172 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-2018-15172 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15172 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j7jv-8w7c-6jr8.