CVE-2021-44623 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the TP-LINK WR-886N router allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted request.

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-2021-44623?

CVE-2021-44623 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in TP-LINK WR-886N 20190826 2.3.8 via the /cloud_config/router_post/check_reset_pwd_verify_code interface.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44623?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tp-Link Tl-Wr886n Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44623?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44623 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-2021-44623 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44623 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h2f9-c6rv-qv9q.

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