CVE-2018-7561 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 1 Mar 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda AC9 router's httpd service, causing denial of service or potential code execution.

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-2018-7561?

CVE-2018-7561 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based Buffer Overflow in httpd on Tenda AC9 devices V15.03.05.14_EN allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7561?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tendacn Ac9 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7561?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7561 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-2018-7561 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7561 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qmvq-3468-v9g6.