# CVE-2017-6444: The MikroTik Router hAP Lite 6.25 has no protection mechanism for unsolicited TCP ACK packets in the case of a fast network connection, whic

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2017-03-12 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The MikroTik Router hAP Lite 6.25 has no protection mechanism for unsolicited TCP ACK packets in the case of a fast network connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending many ACK packets. After the attacker stops the exploit, the CPU usage is 100% and the router requires a reboot for normal operation.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41601/
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017030029
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141449/Mikrotik-Hap-Lite-6.25-Denial-Of-Service.html
- http://www.exploitalert.com/view-details.html?id=26137
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41601

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