CVE-2018-14492 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 21 Jul 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda routers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted parameters.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-14492?

CVE-2018-14492 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda AC7 through V15.03.06.44_CN, AC9 through V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN, and AC10 through V15.03.06.23_CN devices have a Stack-based Buffer Overflow via a long limitSpeed or limitSpeedup parameter to an unspecified /goform URI.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14492?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Tendacn Ac10 Firmware, Tendacn Ac15 Firmware, Tendacn Ac18 Firmware, Tendacn Ac7 Firmware, Tendacn Ac9 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14492?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14492 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-2018-14492 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14492 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q89p-88cf-m6x8.