CVE-2024-0990 Tenda i6 httpd setAutoPing formSetAutoPing stack-based overflow

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda i6 router's httpd service via the setAutoPing form, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-0990?

CVE-2024-0990 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda i6, published on 29 Jan 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Tenda i6 1.0.0.9(3857). This affects the function formSetAutoPing of the file /goform/setAutoPing of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument ping1 leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252255. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0990?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda I6 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0990?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0990 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-2024-0990 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0990 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9283-2mpg-73m4.

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