CVE-2023-38932

Tenda F1202 V1.2.0.9, PA202 V1.1.2.5, PW201A V1.1.2.5 and FH1202 V1.2.0.9 were discovered to contain a stack overflow via the page parameter in the…

published August 7, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky stack overflow hides in the SafeEmailFilter function! If you’re using the Tenda F1202, PA202, PW201A, or FH1202, it’s time to pay attention. 🔥 Think of it like an email bouncer who can’t handle too many guests at once; once the guest list exceeds the limit, chaos ensues! The SafeEmailFilter is not properly managing its incoming data, leading to potential overflow. If exploited, an attacker could send specially crafted requests that may crash the system or lead to unexpected behavior. While there’s no known active exploitation yet, the risk of a stack overflow is nothing to brush aside!

Put simply

Think of it like an email bouncer who can’t handle too many guests at once; once the guest list exceeds the limit, chaos ensues! The SafeEmailFilter is not properly managing its incoming data, leading to potential overflow. This vulnerability allows a stack overflow through improper handling of the 'page' parameter within the SafeEmailFilter function, potentially causing the device to misbehave or crash.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could send specially crafted requests that may crash the system or lead to unexpected behavior. While there’s no known active exploitation yet, the risk of a stack overflow is nothing to brush aside! Check your Tenda devices for updates and patch to the latest versions: F1202 V1.2.0.9, PA202 V1.1.2.5, PW201A V1.1.2.5, or FH1202 V1.2.0.9 if available. Review your configurations and ensure that proper input validation is in place to mitigate this risk. You've got this! Keep your devices secure, and you'll maintain hero status in the fight against vulnerabilities! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00955 · 61.0th percentile
Published
2023-08-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 AUG 00:00Z
    Tenda F1202 V1.2.0.9, PA202 V1.1.2.5, PW201A V1.1.2.5 and FH1202 V1.2.0.9 were discovered to contain a stack overflow via the page parameter in the…
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