CVE-2022-24006 Memory corruption in LinkHub Mesh Wifi

Critical 9.6 Published 5 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

A buffer overflow in the arpbrocast binary allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying a configuration value.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-24006?

CVE-2022-24006 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in TCL LinkHub Mesh Wifi, published on 5 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GetValue functionality of TCL LinkHub Mesh Wi-Fi MS1G_00_01.00_14. A specially-crafted configuration value can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can modify a configuration value to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability represents all occurances of the buffer overflow vulnerability within the arpbrocast binary.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24006?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tcl Linkhub Mesh Wifi Ac1200.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24006?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24006 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-2022-24006 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-24006 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7mqh-jgh5-fv37.