CVE-2023-49433

Tenda AX9 V22.03.01.46 has been found to contain a stack overflow vulnerability in the 'list' parameter at /goform/SetVirtualServerCfg

published December 7, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ The Tenda AX9 router has a sneaky stack overflow lurking in its 'list' parameter, waiting for someone to tap into it! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef misunderstands a complex order and accidentally makes way too much of a dish — it could overwhelm the kitchen and cause chaos! If exploited, this weakness could potentially allow an attacker to crash the router or run arbitrary code, compromising the whole network. While the immediate risk is currently unknown, having this vulnerability can lead to dangerous situations down the line.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef misunderstands a complex order and accidentally makes way too much of a dish — it could overwhelm the kitchen and cause chaos! This vulnerability in Tenda AX9 occurs due to insufficient validation in the 'list' parameter at /goform/SetVirtualServerCfg, leading to a stack overflow condition that attackers could leverage to execute malicious code.

What to do

If exploited, this weakness could potentially allow an attacker to crash the router or run arbitrary code, compromising the whole network. While the immediate risk is currently unknown, having this vulnerability can lead to dangerous situations down the line. To address this issue, check for firmware updates from Tenda and apply any available patches. Additionally, consider changing sensitive settings on your router to minimize exposure until this flaw is fully resolved. You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your devices updated, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00924 · 60.0th percentile
Published
2023-12-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 00:00Z
    Tenda AX9 V22.03.01.46 has been found to contain a stack overflow vulnerability in the 'list' parameter at /goform/SetVirtualServerCfg
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