CVE-2023-25215

Tenda AC5 US_AC5V1.0RTL_V15.03.06.28 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the saveParentControlInfo function

Critical · published April 7, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A stack overflow in Tenda AC5! The saveParentControlInfo function can be exploited with a crafted payload, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) or even arbitrary code execution! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen overflowing with orders. If the chef isn't careful, too many orders can cause chaos, leading to a complete breakdown of service. Here, the stack overflow is the chef being overwhelmed by a flood of improperly prepared requests! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could crash your device or execute malicious code, gaining control over it. Imagine being locked out of your own network while an intruder wreaks havoc!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen overflowing with orders. If the chef isn't careful, too many orders can cause chaos, leading to a complete breakdown of service. Here, the stack overflow is the chef being overwhelmed by a flood of improperly prepared requests! The stack overflow occurs in the saveParentControlInfo function, allowing attackers to send crafted data that exceeds the expected buffer size, leading to either a DoS state or code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could crash your device or execute malicious code, gaining control over it. Imagine being locked out of your own network while an intruder wreaks havoc! Immediately patch your Tenda AC5 device to the latest firmware version V15.03.06.29 to close this vulnerability. Also, consider implementing firewall rules to limit incoming traffic as an added layer of protection. You've got this! Take action now, and you'll be back in control of your network in no time. 🛡️

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
0.00870 · 58.2th percentile
Published
2023-04-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 APR 00:00Z
    Tenda AC5 US_AC5V1.0RTL_V15.03.06.28 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the saveParentControlInfo function
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