CVE-2024-0995 Tenda W6 httpd wifiSSIDset formwrlSSIDset stack-based overflow

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda W6 router's httpd service via the wifiSSIDset form, potentially leading to code execution.

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-2024-0995?

CVE-2024-0995 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda W6, published on 29 Jan 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda W6 1.0.0.9(4122). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function formwrlSSIDset of the file /goform/wifiSSIDset of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument index leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252260. 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-2024-0995?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda W6 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0995?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0995 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-2024-0995 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0995 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2348-p6m3-vqc4.

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