CVE-2020-10885
moderate-risk
Published 2020-03-25
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 AC1750 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of DNS responses. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of DNS reponses prior to further processing. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the root user. Was ZDI-CAN-9661.
Do I need to act?
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2.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10
Critical
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (2)
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-337/
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-337/
43
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
32/34 · Critical
Exploitability
6/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal