CVE-2022-45503 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A stack overflow in the Tenda W6-S router allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via the linkEn parameter.

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-2022-45503?

CVE-2022-45503 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda W6-S v1.0.0.4(510) was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the linkEn parameter at /goform/setAutoPing.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45503?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda W6-S Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45503?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45503 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-2022-45503 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45503 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mv9x-w9q6-73gv.

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