CVE-2023-50000

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

published December 7, 2023

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

⚠️ A stack overflow lurking in the Tenda W30E could unleash chaos! The formResetMeshNode function might just be a bit too accommodating for its own good. 🔥 Think of it like a waiter at a restaurant who keeps taking more and more orders without checking if the kitchen can handle it. Eventually, the kitchen gets overwhelmed and can’t serve anyone! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behavior, potentially crashing the device or allowing an attacker to manipulate its operation. While it's not confirmed as an exploitable issue yet, the possibilities are there, and they could be quite disruptive!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter at a restaurant who keeps taking more and more orders without checking if the kitchen can handle it. Eventually, the kitchen gets overwhelmed and can’t serve anyone! The stack overflow in the Tenda W30E occurs within the formResetMeshNode function, where excessive input can exceed the allocated stack space, leading to application instability.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behavior, potentially crashing the device or allowing an attacker to manipulate its operation. While it's not confirmed as an exploitable issue yet, the possibilities are there, and they could be quite disruptive! To mitigate this issue, consider updating to the latest firmware version as soon as it becomes available. Additionally, monitor your network for any unusual behavior or unauthorized modifications and apply best practices for device security. You've got this! Stay proactive, and you'll keep your network secure. 🛡️

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