CVE-2022-4498 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In TP-Link routers, Archer C5 and WR710N-V1, running the latest available code, when receiving HTTP Basic Authentication the httpd service can be sent a crafted packet that causes a heap overflow. This can result in either a DoS (by crashing the httpd process) or an arbitrary code execution.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Archer C5 Firmware	2_160201_us
Tp-Link	Archer C5	2.0
Tp-Link	Tl-Wr710N Firmware	1_151022_us
Tp-Link	Tl-Wr710N	1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/572615Third Party AdvisoryUS Government ResourceVDB Entry
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/572615Third Party AdvisoryUS Government ResourceVDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/572615

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-4498?

CVE-2022-4498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In TP-Link routers, Archer C5 and WR710N-V1, running the latest available code, when receiving HTTP Basic Authentication the httpd service can be sent a crafted packet that causes a heap overflow. Thi...

How severe is CVE-2022-4498?

CVE-2022-4498 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4498?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tp-Link Archer C5 Firmware, Tp-Link Archer C5, Tp-Link Tl-Wr710N Firmware, Tp-Link Tl-Wr710N.