CVE-2023-51095

Tenda M3 V1.0.0.12(4856) was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function formDelWlRfPolicy

published December 26, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky stack overflow is lurking in the Tenda M3! The vulnerability lies within the formDelWlRfPolicy function, which is ready to trip up the unsuspecting! Think of it like a crowded elevator that suddenly gets overloaded; the system can’t handle the extra weight and crashes down completely. In this case, the function can't handle excessive input and may lead to a system crash. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a denial of service, potentially locking users out of critical services and disrupting connectivity. While it’s not known to be actively exploited yet, the potential for chaos is there!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded elevator that suddenly gets overloaded; the system can’t handle the extra weight and crashes down completely. In this case, the function can't handle excessive input and may lead to a system crash. The stack overflow in Tenda M3 allows for excessive data to be sent to the formDelWlRfPolicy function, which can lead to unexpected behavior or crashes. This might leave the device in an unusable state without proper input validation.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a denial of service, potentially locking users out of critical services and disrupting connectivity. While it’s not known to be actively exploited yet, the potential for chaos is there! To safeguard against this, ensure your Tenda M3 router is updated to the latest firmware version. Regularly check for updates from Tenda and follow best practices for network security. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated to maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00761 · 54.8th percentile
Published
2023-12-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 DEC 00:00Z
    Tenda M3 V1.0.0.12(4856) was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function formDelWlRfPolicy
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