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CVE-2024-42815

TP-Link Re365 Firmware buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.81%
  1. Published19 Aug 2024

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

TP-Link Re365 Firmware180213

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-42815 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-42815 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.81%.

How severe is CVE-2024-42815?

CVE-2024-42815 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-42815?

Affected products include TP-Link Re365 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42815?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.