CVE-2023-36356
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.7 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2023-36356 is a recently disclosed vulnerability affecting several TP-Link routers, including the TL-WR940N V2/V4/V6, TL-WR841N V8, TL-WR941ND V5, and TL-WR740N V1/V2. Hackers can exploit this buffer read out-of-bounds issue in the /userRpm/VirtualServerRpm component to deliver a crafted GET request, causing a Denial of Service (DoS) incident. This vulnerability poses a significant threat, as routers are essential components of modern networks and a DoS attack can disrupt connectivity and access to critical services. Users are strongly advised to apply the necessary patches provided by TP-Link to mitigate this risk.
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