CVE-2021-38278 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the Tenda AC10 router allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the saveParentControlInfo function.

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-2021-38278?

CVE-2021-38278 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda AC10-1200 v15.03.06.23_EN was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the urls parameter in the saveParentControlInfo function.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38278?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tendacn Ac10 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38278?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38278 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-2021-38278 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38278 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rxrr-xwv6-cp7m.

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