CVE-2023-40840

Tenda AC6 US_AC6V1.0BR_V15.03.05.16_multi_TD01.bin is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function "fromGetWirelessRepeat."

published August 30, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This Tenda AC6 router sports a sneaky buffer overflow vulnerability in its wireless repeat function — just waiting for a curious coder! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that accepts recipes without checking them first; one rogue recipe could cause a culinary disaster! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate or crash crucial functions of the router, potentially compromising your entire network. Imagine unauthorized access to your personal data flowing through a faulty router; it’s a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that accepts recipes without checking them first; one rogue recipe could cause a culinary disaster! 🍽️ The vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow in the 'fromGetWirelessRepeat' function, which fails to properly validate input lengths, allowing for unexpected behavior during execution.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate or crash crucial functions of the router, potentially compromising your entire network. Imagine unauthorized access to your personal data flowing through a faulty router; it’s a recipe for chaos! To mitigate this, ensure your Tenda AC6 router is updated to the latest firmware version. Regularly check for updates from the manufacturer to safeguard your device from potential exploits. You’ve got this! Stay proactive and secure your network today! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00682 · 51.9th percentile
Published
2023-08-30T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 AUG 00:00Z
    Tenda AC6 US_AC6V1.0BR_V15.03.05.16_multi_TD01.bin is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function "fromGetWirelessRepeat."
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