TP-Link TL-WA901ND V1/TL-WA901N V2 Firmware Image denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in TP-Link TL-WA901ND V1 and TL-WA901N V2 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Firmware Image Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-46910. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in TP-Link TL-WA901ND V1 and TL-WA901N V2 (Router Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This affects an unknown part of the component Firmware Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue in the firmware update process of TP-Link TL-WA901ND V1 up to v3.11.2 and TL-WA901N V2 up to v3.12.16 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via uploading a crafted firmware image.

The weakness was disclosed 12/21/2022. It is possible to read the advisory at hackmd.io. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-46910 since 12/12/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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12/12/2022 🔍
12/21/2022 +9 days 🔍
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04/17/2025 +847 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tp-link.com

Advisory: hackmd.io
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-46910 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-46910
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216387

Entryinfo

Created: 12/21/2022 08:31
Updated: 04/17/2025 00:15
Changes: 12/21/2022 08:31 (38), 01/21/2023 10:03 (11), 04/17/2025 00:15 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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