CVE-2022-23399 Memory corruption in LinkHub Mesh Wifi

High 8.8 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in TCL LinkHub Mesh Wifi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted network packet.

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

What is CVE-2022-23399?

CVE-2022-23399 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in TCL LinkHub Mesh Wifi, published on 5 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the confsrv set_port_fwd_rule functionality of TCL LinkHub Mesh Wifi MS1G_00_01.00_14. A specially-crafted network packet can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-23399?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tcl Linkhub Mesh Wifi Ac1200.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23399?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-23399 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-2022-23399 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-23399 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9wf6-v3pw-m2hh.

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