CVE-2024-42986 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

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-2024-42986?

CVE-2024-42986 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 PPPOEPassword parameter in the fromAdvSetWan 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-2024-42986?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Fh1206 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42986?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42986 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-2024-42986 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42986 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qffp-wwcx-j425.

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