CVE-2023-38938

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 at /L7Im

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 hides in Tenda devices through the page parameter at /L7Im. It's like a waiter who keeps piling your plate higher and higher, eventually spilling it all over! This vulnerability is like trying to stuff too much into an already full suitcase — eventually, something has to give! In this case, it's the stack memory, which could lead to unexpected behavior if exploited. An attacker could potentially leverage this stack overflow to disrupt the stability of the device or execute arbitrary code, risking a total mishap in your network. While it’s not currently known to be exploited, the damage could be quite inconvenient!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like trying to stuff too much into an already full suitcase — eventually, something has to give! In this case, it's the stack memory, which could lead to unexpected behavior if exploited. This vulnerability arises from a stack overflow caused by improper handling of the page parameter, which may lead to memory corruption and potentially allow for unauthorized access or control over the device.

What to do

An attacker could potentially leverage this stack overflow to disrupt the stability of the device or execute arbitrary code, risking a total mishap in your network. While it’s not currently known to be exploited, the damage could be quite inconvenient! Update your Tenda devices to the latest firmware versions: F1202 to V1.2.0.10, PA202 to V1.1.2.6, PW201A to V1.1.2.6, and FH1202 to V1.2.0.10. Regularly check for firmware updates to mitigate potential vulnerabilities like this one. You’ve got this! By keeping your devices updated, you're on the path to becoming a true security hero! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

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 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 at /L7Im
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