CVE-2024-4165 Tenda G3 modifyDhcpRule stack-based overflow
Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda G3 router's DHCP rule modification function, 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-2024-4165?
CVE-2024-4165 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda G3, published on 25 Apr 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Tenda G3 15.11.0.17(9502). Affected is the function modifyDhcpRule of the file /goform/modifyDhcpRule. The manipulation of the argument bindDhcpIndex 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-261984. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4165?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tenda G3 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4165?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4165 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-2024-4165 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-4165 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Tenda G3
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rc96-q2xm-fg7c.