CVE-2023-40845

Tenda AC6 US_AC6V1.0BR_V15.03.05.16_multi_TD01.bin is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function 'sub_34FD0.' In the function, it reads user provided…

published August 30, 2023

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

⚠️ A sneaky lack of length checks could lead to a buffer overflow in your Tenda AC6 router! This means a misbehaving user parameter can cause absolute chaos! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef mixes up the portion sizes without measuring. If the ingredients overflow, the whole meal could spill out and create a mess! This buffer overflow could lead to unpredictable behavior within the router, which might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This is like giving someone free rein in the kitchen to rearrange everything — potentially causing significant chaos and compromising your network security!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef mixes up the portion sizes without measuring. If the ingredients overflow, the whole meal could spill out and create a mess! The vulnerability exists in the function 'sub_34FD0' of the Tenda AC6 where user-provided parameters are passed without proper length validation, leading to a buffer overflow risk.

What to do

This buffer overflow could lead to unpredictable behavior within the router, which might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This is like giving someone free rein in the kitchen to rearrange everything — potentially causing significant chaos and compromising your network security! To address this, ensure your Tenda AC6 firmware is updated to the latest version available. Regularly check for updates from the manufacturer, and limit access to your router's configuration page to trusted users only. You've got this! Keep your router updated and stay secure! 🛡️

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 'sub_34FD0.' In the function, it reads user provided…
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