CVE-2017-9139 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 3.5 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda routers allows attackers to cause a brief denial of service by sending crafted POST requests.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-9139?

CVE-2017-9139 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

There is a stack-based buffer overflow on some Tenda routers (FH1202/F1202/F1200: versions before 1.2.0.20). Crafted POST requests to an unspecified URL result in DoS, interrupting the HTTP service (used to login to the web UI of a router) for 1 to 2 seconds.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9139?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Tendacn F1200 Firmware, Tendacn F1202 Firmware, Tendacn Fh1202 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9139?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9139 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-9139 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9139 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7583-x64h-hpx6.

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