CVE-2024-2489 Tenda AC18 SetNetControlList formSetQosBand stack-based overflow

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda AC18 router's QoS settings to execute arbitrary code.

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-2024-2489?

CVE-2024-2489 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda Ac18 Firmware, published on 15 Mar 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.05. Affected is the function formSetQosBand of the file /goform/SetNetControlList. The manipulation of the argument list leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-256896. 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-2024-2489?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ac18 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2489 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-2024-2489 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-2489 exists.

All Tenda Ac18 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-57gr-x8mp-q54m.

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