CVE-2023-27017

Tenda AC10 US_AC10V4.0si_V16.03.10.13_cn was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the sub_45DC58 function

published April 7, 2023

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty stack overflow lurks in Tenda AC10 firmware! A single malformed input could bring your router to its knees, just like a tiny pebble can trip a marathon runner. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Think of it like a restaurant where a single wrong order can cause chaos in the kitchen. The staff gets overwhelmed, and suddenly, nobody's getting their food โ€“ just a total mess! This vulnerability could lead to a complete Denial of Service (DoS) situation, meaning your router could be rendered unusable. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining control over your device and your network โ€“ absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a single wrong order can cause chaos in the kitchen. The staff gets overwhelmed, and suddenly, nobody's getting their food โ€“ just a total mess! The vulnerability stems from a stack overflow in the sub_45DC58 function, which can be triggered by sending a crafted payload to the device. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate the execution flow of the router's firmware.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to a complete Denial of Service (DoS) situation, meaning your router could be rendered unusable. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining control over your device and your network โ€“ absolutely devastating! To protect your network, update your Tenda AC10 to the latest firmware version immediately. Regularly check for updates to ensure all vulnerabilities are patched, and consider implementing network monitoring tools to catch any suspicious activity. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be one step closer to securing your network and becoming a security hero! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01069 ยท 64.5th percentile
Published
2023-04-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 APR 00:00Z
    Tenda AC10 US_AC10V4.0si_V16.03.10.13_cn was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the sub_45DC58 function
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