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CVE-2018-15172 Details
Description
TP-Link WR840N devices have a buffer overflow via a long Authorization HTTP header.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://hackingvila.wordpress.com/2018/08/08/tp-link-buffer-overflow-via-a-long-authorization-http-header-cve-2018-15172/ | CVE | Permissions Required |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45203/ | CVE | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://hackingvila.wordpress.com/2018/08/08/tp-link-buffer-overflow-via-a-long-authorization-http-header-cve-2018-15172/ | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45203/ | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| tp-link tl-wr840n firmware | 0.9.1 |
CPE
Remediation
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| tp-link tl-wr840n | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 18, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |