CVE-2022-24353 Memory corruption in AC1750

High 8.8 Published 28 Mar 2023 Updated 19 Feb 2025

Network-adjacent attackers can execute arbitrary code as root on TP-Link AC1750 routers via a buffer over-read in the NetUSB module.

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-2022-24353?

CVE-2022-24353 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in TP-Link AC1750, published on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link AC1750 1.1.4 Build 20211022 rel.59103(5553) routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the NetUSB.ko module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the root user. Was ZDI-CAN-15769.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24353?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tp-Link Ac1750 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24353?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24353 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-2022-24353 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24353 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52gc-5pjh-wc34.