CVE-2018-17010 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability affecting TP-Link TL-WR886N 6.0 2.3.4 and TL-WR886N 7.0 1.1.0 devices allows authenticated attackers to disrupt router services by sending excessively long JSON data.

Understanding CVE-2018-17010

This CVE identifies a security issue in TP-Link routers that can be exploited by authenticated attackers to crash various router services.

What is CVE-2018-17010?

The vulnerability in TP-Link TL-WR886N 6.0 2.3.4 and TL-WR886N 7.0 1.1.0 devices enables attackers with authentication to disrupt router services by sending overly long JSON data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-17010

Attackers can disrupt services like inetd, HTTP, DNS, and UPnP by exploiting the vulnerability.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-17010

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows authenticated attackers to crash router services by sending excessively long JSON data for the wireless wlan_host_2g bandwidth setting.

Affected Systems and Versions

TP-Link TL-WR886N 6.0 2.3.4
TP-Link TL-WR886N 7.0 1.1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers need authentication to exploit the vulnerability.
By sending excessively long JSON data, they can disrupt router services.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against and mitigating the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update router firmware to the latest version.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Monitor network traffic for anomalies.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update router firmware and security patches.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by TP-Link promptly to address the vulnerability.