PT-2016-61: Denial of Service in the web interface to TP-Link wireless devices control system Vulnerable software Web interface to TP-Link wireless routers control system (AC, TL-MR, TL-WDR, TL-WR series models) Web interface to TP-Link external wireless access points control system (TL-WA series models) Links: http://www.tp-link.com/ Severity level Severity level: Medium Impact: Denial of Service Access Vector: Remote CVSS v2: Base Score: 4.3 Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) CVE: not assigned Software description Web interface to TP-Link wireless devices control system Vulnerability description The specialists of the Positive Research center have detected a Denial of Service vulnerability in the web interface to TP-Link wireless devices control system. An attacker can cause a full denial of service of the server used for the web interface to wireless devices control system via the special crafted request. A reboot of the device is required to recover the web interface operation. How to fix Install the latest firmware Most of vulnerable devices are not supported by the manufacturers. It is recommended to restrict access to their web-based interfaces. Advisory status 11.03.2015 - Vendor gets vulnerability details 20.02.2016 - Vendor releases fixed version and details 26.12.2016 - Public disclosure Credits The vulnerability was detected by Semen Rozhkov, Positive Research Center (Positive Technologies Company) References http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2016-36 Reports on the vulnerabilities previously discovered by Positive Research: http://www.ptsecurity.com http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/ About Positive Technologies Positive Technologies is a leading provider of vulnerability assessment, compliance management and threat analysis solutions to more than 1,000 global enterprise clients. Our solutions work seamlessly across your entire business: securing applications in development; assessing your network and application vulnerabilities; assuring compliance with regulatory requirements; and blocking real-time attacks. Our commitment to clients and research has earned Positive Technologies a reputation as one of the foremost authorities on SCADA, Banking, Telecom, Web Application and ERP security, and distinction as the #1 fastest growing Security and Vulnerability Management firm in 2012, as shown in an IDC report*. To learn more about Positive Technologies please visit www.ptsecurity.com *Source: IDC Worldwide Security and Vulnerability Management 2013-2017 Forecast and 2012 Vendor Shares, doc #242465, August 2013. Based on year-over-year revenue growth in 2012 for vendors with revenues of $20M+
