CVE-2024-44557

Tenda AX1806 v1.0.0.1 contains a stack overflow via the iptv.stb.mode parameter in the function setIptvInfo

High · published August 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
8.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A single parameter in Tenda AX1806 is all it takes for a crafty attacker to trigger a stack overflow! This vulnerability lies in setIptvInfo, and it’s a sneaky one! 🔥 Think of it like cramming too much information into a small suitcase. Eventually, it bursts open, spilling everything out! In this case, it can lead to unexpected behavior in your device. If exploited, an attacker could potentially crash the device or even execute arbitrary code—an absolute nightmare for anyone relying on stable network performance. Imagine a TV remote that suddenly takes control of the whole house instead of just the television!

Put simply

Think of it like cramming too much information into a small suitcase. Eventually, it bursts open, spilling everything out! In this case, it can lead to unexpected behavior in your device. This stack overflow vulnerability occurs through the iptv.stb.mode parameter when setIptvInfo is called. By sending an excessively long input, the attacker can overwrite the stack memory, leading to unpredictable results.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially crash the device or even execute arbitrary code—an absolute nightmare for anyone relying on stable network performance. Imagine a TV remote that suddenly takes control of the whole house instead of just the television! Update your Tenda AX1806 to version 1.0.0.2 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Make sure to validate and limit the input length for the iptv.stb.mode parameter to prevent such overflow attacks in the future. You've got this! Secure your device now, and keep your network safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00612 · 48.6th percentile
Published
2024-08-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 AUG 00:00Z
    Tenda AX1806 v1.0.0.1 contains a stack overflow via the iptv.stb.mode parameter in the function setIptvInfo
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