CVE-2022-24354 Integer overflow in AC1750

High 8.8 Published 18 Feb 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Network-adjacent attackers can execute arbitrary code as root on TP-Link AC1750 routers via an integer overflow 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-2022-24354?

CVE-2022-24354 is a high-severity vulnerability in TP-Link AC1750, published on 18 Feb 2022. 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 prior to 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 an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15835.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24354?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tp-Link Ac1750 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24354?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24354 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-24354 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24354 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m74j-vg2v-q7jj.