CVE-2023-49404

Tenda W30E V16.01.0.12(4843) was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function formAdvancedSetListSet

Critical · published December 7, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A stack overflow in Tenda W30E could let attackers crash your device like a runaway freight train! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant kitchen where the chef keeps adding ingredients to a pot without ever checking if it can hold any more. Eventually, it overflows, creating a messy disaster that no one can control! An attacker could exploit this stack overflow to crash the device, potentially leading to a complete service outage. This could leave your network vulnerable, open to further attacks, or even render your device completely inoperable. The consequences could be absolutely devastating if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant kitchen where the chef keeps adding ingredients to a pot without ever checking if it can hold any more. Eventually, it overflows, creating a messy disaster that no one can control! This CVE-2023-49404 vulnerability in Tenda W30E occurs due to excessive data being processed in the function formAdvancedSetListSet, leading to a stack overflow condition.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this stack overflow to crash the device, potentially leading to a complete service outage. This could leave your network vulnerable, open to further attacks, or even render your device completely inoperable. The consequences could be absolutely devastating if left unaddressed! To protect your network, update your Tenda W30E to the latest firmware version immediately. Always ensure you regularly check for firmware updates and apply them promptly to prevent vulnerabilities from being exploited. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Stay proactive and keep your network secure! ⚡️💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00925 · 60.1th percentile
Published
2023-12-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 00:00Z
    Tenda W30E V16.01.0.12(4843) was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function formAdvancedSetListSet
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