CVE-2022-37805

Tenda AC1206 V15.03.06.23 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function fromWizardHandle

published August 25, 2022

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

⚠️ A sneaky stack overflow is waving at the Tenda AC1206, just waiting for someone to trip over it! 🚨 Think of this vulnerability like a soda bottle that's been shaken too hard; if you pop the cap, all that pressure can burst out unexpectedly! In this case, the function fromWizardHandle is like the cap that, if opened improperly, could spill over into dangerous territory. Although there's no known exploitation just yet, this stack overflow could lead to unexpected behavior, potentially crashing the device or allowing an attacker to manipulate its functions. Imagine a device that suddenly starts acting on its own, like a quirky robot that misinterprets your commands!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a soda bottle that's been shaken too hard; if you pop the cap, all that pressure can burst out unexpectedly! In this case, the function fromWizardHandle is like the cap that, if opened improperly, could spill over into dangerous territory. The vulnerability arises from a stack overflow in the fromWizardHandle function, which can lead to abnormal program execution. When too much data is pushed onto the stack, it may overwrite adjacent memory, causing the device to behave erratically or crash.

What to do

Although there's no known exploitation just yet, this stack overflow could lead to unexpected behavior, potentially crashing the device or allowing an attacker to manipulate its functions. Imagine a device that suddenly starts acting on its own, like a quirky robot that misinterprets your commands! To fix this, users should check for firmware updates from Tenda, specifically targeting version V15.03.06.23 or later. Regularly monitoring the manufacturer's site for security patches and applying them promptly is essential to keep your device secure! You've got this! With a little vigilance and timely updates, you can keep your devices safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01200 · 67.9th percentile
Published
2022-08-25T14:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 14:05Z
    Tenda AC1206 V15.03.06.23 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function fromWizardHandle
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