CVE-2022-45995

There is an unauthorized buffer overflow vulnerability in Tenda AX12 v22.03.01.21 _ cn

Critical · published January 5, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky buffer overflow in Tenda AX12 could let attackers run arbitrary code without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant chef who accidentally leaves the back door open, allowing anyone to waltz in and mess with the kitchen — if they know how to and choose to! If exploited, an attacker could take control of the web service, leading to service disruption or worse — executing malicious code that could compromise the whole system. This kind of access could be absolutely devastating, paving the way for further intrusions or data theft!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant chef who accidentally leaves the back door open, allowing anyone to waltz in and mess with the kitchen — if they know how to and choose to! This vulnerability arises from an unauthorized buffer overflow in Tenda AX12 v22.03.01.21 _ cn, allowing attackers to manipulate memory and potentially execute arbitrary commands, leading to total chaos in the firmware.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take control of the web service, leading to service disruption or worse — executing malicious code that could compromise the whole system. This kind of access could be absolutely devastating, paving the way for further intrusions or data theft! Patch to the latest version ASAP to fix this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates and monitor your device for any unusual activity. Don't forget to audit your security settings! You've got this! Secure your Tenda AX12 and keep your digital space safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01116 · 65.8th percentile
Published
2023-01-05T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JAN 00:00Z
    There is an unauthorized buffer overflow vulnerability in Tenda AX12 v22.03.01.21 _ cn
    cvelistv5