CVE-2022-37798

Tenda AC1206 V15.03.06.23 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the list parameter at the function formSetVirtualSer

published August 25, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky stack overflow hides in Tenda AC1206's configuration function! The vulnerable version 15.03.06.23 can trip up your device with just a rogue input. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a bathtub overflowing because someone forgot to turn off the faucet; a small mistake in input can lead to a big problem. In this case, a faulty parameter is the faucet that just won't quit! An attacker could potentially crash your device or cause unpredictable behaviors, leaving it vulnerable to further exploits. While this isn't currently known to be exploited, the potential for chaos in your network is absolutely concerning!

Put simply

Think of it like a bathtub overflowing because someone forgot to turn off the faucet; a small mistake in input can lead to a big problem. In this case, a faulty parameter is the faucet that just won't quit! The CVE-2022-37798 vulnerability is a stack overflow that occurs via the 'list' parameter in the 'formSetVirtualSer' function, allowing an attacker to manipulate the stack's memory space.

What to do

An attacker could potentially crash your device or cause unpredictable behaviors, leaving it vulnerable to further exploits. While this isn't currently known to be exploited, the potential for chaos in your network is absolutely concerning! To protect your network, update the Tenda AC1206 firmware to the latest version as soon as possible. Monitor your device for unusual activity, and consider changing default settings to enhance security. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your device secure in no time. ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01200 ยท 67.9th percentile
Published
2022-08-25T14:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 14:04Z
    Tenda AC1206 V15.03.06.23 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the list parameter at the function formSetVirtualSer
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