CVE-2022-36584

In Tenda G3 US_G3V3.0br_V15.11.0.6(7663)_EN_TDE, the getsinglepppuser function has a buffer overflow caused by sscanf

published September 6, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow lives in the getsinglepppuser function of Tenda G3 firmware! It’s like a party crasher slipping through the wrong door and causing chaos! Imagine a restaurant where the chef misreads the order and overfills the pot, spilling hot soup everywhere — that’s what this buffer overflow does to your system's memory! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behaviors or crashes, leaving your device vulnerable to all sorts of shenanigans. While there’s no known active exploitation yet, it’s always wise to stay on guard, as attackers could definitely take advantage of this situation in the future.

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the chef misreads the order and overfills the pot, spilling hot soup everywhere — that’s what this buffer overflow does to your system's memory! This vulnerability is caused by a buffer overflow in the getsinglepppuser function that mishandles input due to improper use of sscanf, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate memory allocation.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behaviors or crashes, leaving your device vulnerable to all sorts of shenanigans. While there’s no known active exploitation yet, it’s always wise to stay on guard, as attackers could definitely take advantage of this situation in the future. To protect your device, it’s crucial to check for any available firmware updates from Tenda. If updates are available, apply them immediately to patch this vulnerability and improve your overall security. You've got this! Stay vigilant, and your device will be safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00944 · 60.7th percentile
Published
2022-09-06T16:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 SEP 16:50Z
    In Tenda G3 US_G3V3.0br_V15.11.0.6(7663)_EN_TDE, the getsinglepppuser function has a buffer overflow caused by sscanf
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