CVE-2023-49043 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on Tenda AX1803 routers via a buffer overflow in the wireless configuration 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-2023-49043?

CVE-2023-49043 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda Ax1803 Firmware, published on 27 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 AX1803 v.1.0.0.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the wpapsk_crypto parameter in the function fromSetWirelessRepeat.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49043?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ax1803 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49043?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49043 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-2023-49043 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49043 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Tenda Ax1803 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cp7x-wvvh-9jrh.

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