CVE-2022-37816

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

published August 25, 2022

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

⚠️ A sneaky stack overflow hides in the Tenda AC1206 just waiting to be discovered! This vulnerability in version V15.03.06.23 could open the door to a world of trouble. 🔥 Think of it like a crowded elevator that suddenly has too many people trying to squeeze in — the system can crash when overwhelmed, and everything comes to a halt! If exploited, an attacker could potentially crash the device or cause unexpected behavior, leaving your network vulnerable. While the actual impact may not be critical, it's still a door that shouldn’t be left ajar.

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded elevator that suddenly has too many people trying to squeeze in — the system can crash when overwhelmed, and everything comes to a halt! This vulnerability occurs in the function fromSetIpMacBind, where a stack overflow could allow an attacker to disrupt normal operations, causing the device to behave unpredictably.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially crash the device or cause unexpected behavior, leaving your network vulnerable. While the actual impact may not be critical, it's still a door that shouldn’t be left ajar. To safeguard against this issue, update your Tenda AC1206 firmware to the latest version. Regularly check for updates and consider setting automatic updates to ensure you’re always protected against vulnerabilities. You've got this! With these steps, you'll keep your network safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01200 · 67.9th percentile
Published
2022-08-25T14:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 14:07Z
    Tenda AC1206 V15.03.06.23 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function fromSetIpMacBind
    cvelistv5