CVE-2023-25215 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 7 Apr 2023 Updated 12 Feb 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on Tenda AC5 routers via a stack overflow in 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-2023-25215?

CVE-2023-25215 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda AC5 US_AC5V1.0RTL_V15.03.06.28 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the saveParentControlInfo function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25215?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ac5 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25215?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25215 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-2023-25215 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25215 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-946v-x5hx-9p7j.