CVE-2023-37702

Tenda FH1203 V2.0.1.6 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the deviceId parameter in the formSetDeviceName function

published July 10, 2023

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky stack overflow lurks in the Tenda FH1203! The deviceId parameter in the formSetDeviceName function could be your ticket to chaos. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of this as a crowded elevator that's suddenly overloaded โ€” when too much weight (or data) is pushed through, it can come crashing down, leading to trouble! In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the device, potentially causing a denial of service. Imagine the frustration of a home network going dark at the worst moment!

Put simply

Think of this as a crowded elevator that's suddenly overloaded โ€” when too much weight (or data) is pushed through, it can come crashing down, leading to trouble! The deviceId parameter in the formSetDeviceName function allows for a stack overflow when it receives excessively large input, leading to unpredictable behavior in the firmware.

What to do

In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the device, potentially causing a denial of service. Imagine the frustration of a home network going dark at the worst moment! To mitigate this, check for updated firmware from Tenda to patch this vulnerability. It's also wise to limit input size for the deviceId parameter and monitor logs for unusual activity. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Fixing this is totally doable! Keep your devices updated and you'll keep the bad guys out! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01153 ยท 66.7th percentile
Published
2023-07-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUL 00:00Z
    Tenda FH1203 V2.0.1.6 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the deviceId parameter in the formSetDeviceName function
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