CVE-2023-38823 Memory corruption in n/a
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on Tenda routers via a buffer overflow in the httpd service.
- 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-2023-38823?
CVE-2023-38823 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda Ac18 Firmware, published on 20 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Tenda Ac19 v.1.0, AC18, AC9 v.1.0, AC6 v.2.0 and v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the formSetCfm function in bin/httpd.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38823?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Tenda Ac18 Firmware, Tenda Ac19 Firmware, Tenda Ac6 Firmware, Tenda Ac9 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38823?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38823 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-2023-38823 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38823 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Tenda Ac18 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9jpx-jr52-334g.