CVE-2023-38929

Tenda 4G300 v1.01.42 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the page parameter at /VirtualSer

published August 7, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky stack overflow is hiding in Tenda 4G300 v1.01.42! Just a single crafted input to the page parameter at /VirtualSer can trigger it. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes an order for ten dishes instead of one—too much at once can overwhelm the kitchen and lead to chaos! If exploited, this vulnerability could cause the device to crash or behave unpredictably, potentially leaving it unresponsive or erratic. While it doesn't have known exploits right now, the possibility of someone triggering a stack overflow is a wake-up call!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes an order for ten dishes instead of one—too much at once can overwhelm the kitchen and lead to chaos! This stack overflow vulnerability occurs when the page parameter is processed without proper checks, allowing an attacker to send overly large inputs that the system can't handle.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could cause the device to crash or behave unpredictably, potentially leaving it unresponsive or erratic. While it doesn't have known exploits right now, the possibility of someone triggering a stack overflow is a wake-up call! To patch this issue, update the Tenda 4G300 firmware to the latest version as soon as updates become available. Additionally, consider implementing input validation to prevent excessive data from being sent to the device. You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep those devices updated, and keep that internet secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00838 · 57.4th percentile
Published
2023-08-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 AUG 00:00Z
    Tenda 4G300 v1.01.42 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the page parameter at /VirtualSer
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