CVE-2021-29280 Memory corruption in n/a
An ARP poisoning attack can trigger a buffer overflow in the TP-Link WR840N router, potentially allowing remote code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-29280?
CVE-2021-29280 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In TP-Link Wireless N Router WR840N an ARP poisoning attack can cause buffer overflow
Weakness: CWE-668
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29280?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tp-Link Tl-Wr840n Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29280?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29280 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-2021-29280 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29280 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qcq8-mgfx-4pfj.