CVE-2023-50987

Tenda i29 v1.0 V1.0.0.5 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the time parameter in the sysTimeInfoSet function

published December 20, 2023

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky buffer overflow lurks in Tenda i29's sysTimeInfoSet function! Just one falsely crafted time parameter could set off a chain reaction. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally serves too much sauce in a single order โ€” it overflows the plate, causing a messy situation in the kitchen! In this case, the overflow could allow an attacker to execute harmful code. If exploited, an attacker could potentially crash the device or execute arbitrary code, leading to total chaos and loss of control over your network. This could leave your system vulnerable to further attacks, leading to devastating consequences!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally serves too much sauce in a single order โ€” it overflows the plate, causing a messy situation in the kitchen! In this case, the overflow could allow an attacker to execute harmful code. The vulnerability is a buffer overflow caused by improper handling of the time parameter in the sysTimeInfoSet function. When excessive data is processed, it can overwrite adjacent memory, creating an opportunity for attackers to inject malicious payloads.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially crash the device or execute arbitrary code, leading to total chaos and loss of control over your network. This could leave your system vulnerable to further attacks, leading to devastating consequences! To protect your network, update Tenda i29 devices to version V1.0.0.6 or later, which includes the necessary fixes. Additionally, monitor your systems closely for any unusual activity that could indicate an exploit attempt. Stay vigilant! You've got this! With these steps, you'll shore up your defenses and keep your network safe. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00769 ยท 55.1th percentile
Published
2023-12-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 DEC 00:00Z
    Tenda i29 v1.0 V1.0.0.5 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the time parameter in the sysTimeInfoSet function
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