CVE-2022-42079 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 12 Oct 2022 Updated 15 May 2025

A stack overflow in the Tenda AC1206 router allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via the formWifiBasicSet 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-2022-42079?

CVE-2022-42079 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda AC1206 US_AC1206V1.0RTL_V15.03.06.23_multi_TD01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function formWifiBasicSet.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42079?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ac1206 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42079?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42079 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-2022-42079 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42079 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3j84-x8jq-q9c2.