CVE-2024-2978 Tenda F1203 setcfm formSetCfm stack-based overflow

High 8.8 Published 27 Mar 2024 Updated 10 Apr 2025

A remote attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda F1203 router's setcfm form, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

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-2024-2978?

CVE-2024-2978 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda F1203, published on 27 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 F1203 2.0.1.6. This affects the function formSetCfm of the file /goform/setcfm. The manipulation of the argument funcpara1 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-258147. 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-2024-2978?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda F1203 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2978?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2978 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-2024-2978 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-2978 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-675v-vq7w-gjcf.