The exploit allows an attacker to access sensitive files like /etc/shadow on TP-Link TL-WR740N routers with firmware version 3.12.11 Build 110915 Rel.40896n. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of the device. This vulnerability has not been assigned a CVE yet.
A buffer overflow vulnerability in TP-Link TL-WR740 router allows attackers to crash the web server by sending a specially crafted request, requiring a physical reboot to restore functionality.