CVE-2023-49906: eap225 Stack Overflow — Exploit

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web interface Radio Scheduling functionality of Tp-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point (EAP225 V3) v5.1.0 Build 20220926. A specially crafted series of HTTP requests can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability refers specifically to the overflow that occurs via the `ssid` parameter at offset `0x0045ab7c` of the `httpd_portal` binary shipped with v5.1.0 Build 20220926 of the EAP225.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tp-link	eap225_firmware	All
tp-link	eap225	All

References

Exploits

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1888 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1888

Other References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1888

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49906? +

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web interface Radio Scheduling functionality of Tp-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point (EAP225 V3) v5.1.0 Build 20220926. A specially crafted series of HTTP requests can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability refers specifically to the overflow that occurs via the `ssid` parameter at offset `0x0045ab7c` of the `httpd_portal` binary shipped with v5.1.0 Build 20220926 of the EAP225. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-49906? +

CVE-2023-49906 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49906? +

CVE-2023-49906 affects products from tp-link, specifically: eap225, eap225_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-49906? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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