TP-Link TL-WR902AC V3 up to 0.9.1 Firmware Update denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in TP-Link TL-WR902AC V3 up to 0.9.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Firmware Update Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-48194. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in TP-Link TL-WR902AC V3 up to 0.9.1 (Router Operating System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Firmware Update 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. CVE summarizes:

TP-Link TL-WR902AC devices through V3 0.9.1 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by uploading a crafted firmware update because the signature check is inadequate.

The weakness was shared 12/30/2022. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-48194 since 12/30/2022. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (51192). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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12/30/2022 🔍
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04/10/2025 +832 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tp-link.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-48194 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-48194
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-217044
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/30/2022 12:16
Updated: 04/10/2025 22:11
Changes: 12/30/2022 12:16 (42), 01/26/2023 08:24 (11), 07/29/2024 17:11 (15), 04/10/2025 22:11 (2)
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