CVE-2024-42815: re365 Memory Corruption — Exploit

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tp-link	re365_firmware	All
tp-link	re365	All

References

Exploits

https://gist.github.com/XiaoCurry/14d46e0becd79d9bb9907f2fbe147cfe

Other References

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 CVE-2024-42815? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-42815? +

CVE-2024-42815 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42815? +

CVE-2024-42815 affects products from tp-link, specifically: re365, re365_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42815? +

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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