CVE-2023-49405

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

published December 7, 2023

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

⚠️ A stack overflow vulnerability lurks in Tenda W30E's UploadCfg function, just waiting for the wrong input! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where too many orders come in at once—if the chef isn't careful, they can easily get overwhelmed and mishandle the dishes. In this case, if an attacker sends more data than the function can handle, it could crash the system or cause unexpected behavior. This stack overflow could lead to a range of issues, from system crashes to potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. If exploited, it could disrupt your network and leave you vulnerable to further attacks, making it essential to address it promptly!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where too many orders come in at once—if the chef isn't careful, they can easily get overwhelmed and mishandle the dishes. In this case, if an attacker sends more data than the function can handle, it could crash the system or cause unexpected behavior. The vulnerability arises in the UploadCfg function, which doesn't adequately check the size of incoming data, leading to potential buffer overflow scenarios. This failure can cause the system to behave unpredictably or even become compromised.

What to do

This stack overflow could lead to a range of issues, from system crashes to potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. If exploited, it could disrupt your network and leave you vulnerable to further attacks, making it essential to address it promptly! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that your Tenda W30E firmware is updated to the latest version. Regularly review your configuration settings and implement input validation to limit data size. Stay alert for any security updates from Tenda! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your network safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
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 UploadCfg
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