CVE-2023-39670

Tenda AC6 _US_AC6V1.0BR_V15.03.05.16 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the function fgets

published August 18, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A pesky buffer overflow lurks in the Tenda AC6 router firmware! This sneaky little issue can lead to unexpected behavior if it’s not dealt with. 🚨 Think of this as a restaurant that serves too much soup in a bowl that’s too small — the overflow could ruin not just the table, but the whole dining experience! An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate the router's behavior, potentially gaining unauthorized access or causing instability. While this vulnerability isn’t currently known to be exploited, it’s still wise to address it before it becomes a ticket to chaos!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant that serves too much soup in a bowl that’s too small — the overflow could ruin not just the table, but the whole dining experience! The vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow in the fgets function within the Tenda AC6 firmware, allowing attackers to overwrite memory and potentially execute arbitrary code.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate the router's behavior, potentially gaining unauthorized access or causing instability. While this vulnerability isn’t currently known to be exploited, it’s still wise to address it before it becomes a ticket to chaos! To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Tenda AC6 router firmware to the latest version as soon as possible. Regularly check for updates and consider setting automatic updates if available. 🔒 You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll keep your network running smoothly and protect your data! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00764 · 54.9th percentile
Published
2023-08-18T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 AUG 00:00Z
    Tenda AC6 _US_AC6V1.0BR_V15.03.05.16 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the function fgets
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