TP-LINK TL-WA850RE 5 data/reboot.json input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in TP-LINK TL-WA850RE 5 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file data/reboot.json. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-12694. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in TP-LINK TL-WA850RE 5 (Router Operating System). This affects an unknown part of the file data/reboot.json. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

TP-Link TL-WA850RE Wi-Fi Range Extender with hardware version 5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via data/reboot.json.

The bug was discovered 04/26/2018. The weakness was shared 06/23/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at medium.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-12694 since 06/23/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 58 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:data/reboot.json it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entry VDB-119828 is related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

04/26/2018 🔍
06/23/2018 +57 days 🔍
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06/24/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/21/2020 +607 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tp-link.com

Advisory: medium.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-12694 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-12694
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119829
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2018 12:15
Updated: 02/21/2020 13:56
Changes: 06/24/2018 12:15 (58), 02/21/2020 13:56 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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