CVE-2024-9284: tp-link tl-wr841nd_firmware Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-9284 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in tp-link tl-wr841nd_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 27-09-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 27-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability was found in TP-LINK TL-WR841ND up to 20240920. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /userRpm/popupSiteSurveyRpm.htm. The manipulation of the argument ssid leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

• CWE-121Stack-based Buffer OverflowA stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).