CVE-2023-38935

Tenda AC1206 V15.03.06.23, AC8 V4 V16.03.34.06, AC5 V1.0 V15.03.06.28, AC10 v4.0 V16.03.10.13 and AC9 V3.0 V15.03.06.42_multi were discovered to contain a tack…

published August 7, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A pesky buffer overflow is hiding in this Tenda router's `formSetQosBand` function! It’s like a delivery box that can overflow, spilling its contents everywhere if not handled carefully. 🔥 Think of it as a waiter at a restaurant who keeps stacking plates on a single tray without checking if it can hold that much. If the waiter isn’t careful, the whole thing could come crashing down, creating a chaotic mess! If exploited, an attacker could potentially manipulate the router's settings, leading to unpredictable behavior or service interruptions. While there’s no known active exploitation right now, the possibility of a crash or unintended access certainly makes this vulnerability worth addressing!

Put simply

Think of it as a waiter at a restaurant who keeps stacking plates on a single tray without checking if it can hold that much. If the waiter isn’t careful, the whole thing could come crashing down, creating a chaotic mess! This vulnerability exists due to a buffer overflow in the `list` parameter of the `formSetQosBand` function, which can lead to an overflow when input exceeds expected limits, allowing attackers to potentially influence the router's operation.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially manipulate the router's settings, leading to unpredictable behavior or service interruptions. While there’s no known active exploitation right now, the possibility of a crash or unintended access certainly makes this vulnerability worth addressing! To mitigate this, users should update their routers to the latest firmware versions available: AC1206 to V15.03.06.24, AC8 to V16.03.34.07, AC5 to V15.03.06.29, AC10 to V16.03.10.14, and AC9 to V15.03.06.43_multi. Regularly checking for firmware updates is a great practice for keeping your network secure! You've got this! Stay proactive, and let’s keep those routers safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00851 · 57.8th percentile
Published
2023-08-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 AUG 00:00Z
    Tenda AC1206 V15.03.06.23, AC8 V4 V16.03.34.06, AC5 V1.0 V15.03.06.28, AC10 v4.0 V16.03.10.13 and AC9 V3.0 V15.03.06.42_multi were discovered to contain a tack…
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