#VU88509 Stack-based buffer overflow in AC1350 and N300 - CVE-2023-49909

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88509

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49909

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AC1350
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
N300
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: TP-Link

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the web interface Radio Scheduling functionality within EAP225 action. A remote administrator can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AC1350: 5.1.0 20220926

N300: 5.0.4 20220216

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External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1888

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.