TP-Link TL-WA1201 DNS Response Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
January 17th, 2022
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WA1201 wireless access points. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of DNS responses. A crafted DNS message can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length, stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
Additional Details
Fixed in version 2
Disclosure Timeline
- 2021-09-16 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2022-01-17 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Team FLASHBACK: Pedro Ribeiro (@pedrib1337 | pedrib@gmail.com) + Radek Domanski (@RabbitPro)
