CVE-2023-27042 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the Tenda AX3 router allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via the firewall configuration endpoint.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-27042?

CVE-2023-27042 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda Ax3 Firmware, published on 24 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda AX3 V16.03.12.11 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via /goform/SetFirewallCfg.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27042?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ax3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27042?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27042 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-2023-27042 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-27042 exists.

All Tenda Ax3 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hhxf-3j29-c6cm.

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