CVE-2022-25458

Tenda AC6 v15.03.05.09_multi was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the cmdinput parameter in the exeCommand function

published March 18, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Tenda AC6's cmdinput parameter is a ticking time bomb for a stack overflow! Just a little extra input could trigger a cascade of chaos. 🔥 Think of it like a filling balloon — add too much air too quickly, and it bursts! In this case, the cmdinput parameter is the balloon, and malicious input can pop it wide open, leading to unexpected behavior. If exploited, this stack overflow can cause the device to crash or behave unpredictably, opening the door to potential vulnerabilities that could be leveraged for malicious purposes. Essentially, an attacker could disrupt your network, making it less secure and causing inconvenience for connected users.

Put simply

Think of it like a filling balloon — add too much air too quickly, and it bursts! In this case, the cmdinput parameter is the balloon, and malicious input can pop it wide open, leading to unexpected behavior. This vulnerability arises in Tenda AC6 v15.03.05.09_multi, where the exeCommand function fails to handle input properly, allowing attackers to overwhelm the stack through the cmdinput parameter, resulting in potential system instability.

What to do

If exploited, this stack overflow can cause the device to crash or behave unpredictably, opening the door to potential vulnerabilities that could be leveraged for malicious purposes. Essentially, an attacker could disrupt your network, making it less secure and causing inconvenience for connected users. To protect your network, update the firmware to the latest available version. Regularly check Tenda’s official website for security patches and ensure all devices are properly configured to limit exposure. You've got this! With the right steps, you can keep your network safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01692 · 76.9th percentile
Published
2022-03-18T20:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 MAR 20:53Z
    Tenda AC6 v15.03.05.09_multi was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the cmdinput parameter in the exeCommand function
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