CVE-2024-42815

Description

In the TP-Link RE365 V1_180213, there is a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification for the USER_AGENT field in /usr/bin/httpd. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can cause the remote target device to crash or execute arbitrary commands.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.27%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gist.github.com/XiaoCurry/14d46e0becd79d9bb9907f2fbe147cfe
https://securityonline.info/cve-2024-42815-cvss-9-8-buffer-overflow-flaw-in-tp-link-routers-opens-door-to-rce/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42815?
CVE-2024-42815 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42815?
To fix CVE-2024-42815, 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-2024-42815 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42815 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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