CVE-2024-42977 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 Aug 2024 Updated 24 Oct 2024

Attackers can cause a Denial of Service on Tenda FH1206 routers via a crafted POST request exploiting a stack overflow.

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

What is CVE-2024-42977?

CVE-2024-42977 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda FH1206 v02.03.01.35 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the qos parameter in the fromqossetting function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42977?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Fh1206 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42977?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42977 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-2024-42977 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42977 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q967-hxp7-f2rc.