CVE-2023-30372

In Tenda AC15 V15.03.05.19, The function "xkjs_ver32" contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability

Critical · published April 24, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda AC15 could turn your router into a digital playground for attackers! Think of it like a restaurant with an overflowing kitchen; one tiny mismanagement creates chaos, allowing anyone to sneak in and cook whatever they want, potentially ruining the entire meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, completely taking over your router and using it for nefarious activities—imagine them snooping on your network traffic or even redirecting your internet to malicious sites. This is a critical flaw that could compromise your entire home network!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with an overflowing kitchen; one tiny mismanagement creates chaos, allowing anyone to sneak in and cook whatever they want, potentially ruining the entire meal! The vulnerability exists in the 'xkjs_ver32' function, where insufficient bounds checking leads to a stack overflow, allowing attackers to overwrite memory and execute malicious code with ease.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, completely taking over your router and using it for nefarious activities—imagine them snooping on your network traffic or even redirecting your internet to malicious sites. This is a critical flaw that could compromise your entire home network! Patch your Tenda AC15 immediately to version V15.03.05.20 or later to close this security gap. If you manage multiple devices, consider implementing additional network segmentation and monitoring to mitigate potential risks. Don't forget to check for future updates regularly! You've got this! Stay proactive and your network will be safer than ever! 🛡️

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
0.00845 · 57.6th percentile
Published
2023-04-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 APR 00:00Z
    In Tenda AC15 V15.03.05.19, The function "xkjs_ver32" contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability
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