CVE-2018-17014

Name: CVE-2018-17014
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-13T18:29:01.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17014 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on TP-Link TL-WR886N 6.0 2.3.4 and TL-WR886N 7.0 1.1.0 devices. Authenticated attackers can crash router services (e.g., inetd, HTTP, DNS, and UPnP) via long JSON data for ip_mac_bind name.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on TP-Link TL-WR886N 6.0 2.3.4 and TL-WR886N 7.0 1.1.0 devices. Authenticated attackers can crash router services (e.g., inetd, HTTP, DNS, and UPnP) via long JSON data for ip_mac_bind name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tl-Wr886n Firmware	6.0_2.3.4
Tp-Link	Tl-Wr886n Firmware	7.0_1.1.0

References

https://github.com/PAGalaxyLab/VulInfo/blob/master/TP-Link/WR886N/inetd_task_dos_10/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/PAGalaxyLab/VulInfo/blob/master/TP-Link/WR886N/inetd_task_dos_10/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17014?

How severe is CVE-2018-17014?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17014 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17014?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST