CVE-2018-3950

Public Exploit

Description

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the ping and tracert functionality of the TP-Link TL-R600VPN HWv3 FRNv1.3.0 and HWv2 FRNv1.2.3 http server. A specially crafted IP address can cause a stack overflow, resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a single authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.90% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Talos TP-Link
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0619 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3950?
CVE-2018-3950 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3950?
To fix CVE-2018-3950, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-3950 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-3950 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-3950?
CVE-2018-3950 affects Talos TP-Link.
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