CVE-2023-40896

Tenda AC8 v4 US_AC8V4.0si_V16.03.34.06_cn was discovered to contain a stack overflow via parameter list and bindnum at /goform/SetIpMacBind

published August 24, 2023

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky stack overflow lurks in the Tenda AC8 router, ready to cause unexpected chaos with just a parameter tweak! ๐Ÿ”ง Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where one clumsy chef keeps piling on too many ingredients in a single dish โ€” eventually, it all overflows onto the floor and causes a slippery mess! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the router, leaving your network in disarray. While it won't let them infiltrate your data, it could disrupt your internet access when you need it most. Imagine not being able to stream your favorite show during a binge-watch weekend!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where one clumsy chef keeps piling on too many ingredients in a single dish โ€” eventually, it all overflows onto the floor and causes a slippery mess! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This stack overflow occurs at the '/goform/SetIpMacBind' endpoint, where an improperly handled parameter list and bind number can lead to an application crash. Simply put, too much information is pushed through, causing a spillover that the system can't manage.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the router, leaving your network in disarray. While it won't let them infiltrate your data, it could disrupt your internet access when you need it most. Imagine not being able to stream your favorite show during a binge-watch weekend! To protect your network, ensure you update the router firmware to the latest version available that addresses this issue. Regularly check for updates from Tenda to stay ahead of vulnerabilities. You've got this! Update your router, and you'll be surfing securely in no time! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01240 ยท 68.9th percentile
Published
2023-08-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 AUG 00:00Z
    Tenda AC8 v4 US_AC8V4.0si_V16.03.34.06_cn was discovered to contain a stack overflow via parameter list and bindnum at /goform/SetIpMacBind
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