CVE-2024-4491 Tenda i21 formGetDiagnoseInfo stack-based overflow

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda i21 router via the formGetDiagnoseInfo function, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

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-2024-4491?

CVE-2024-4491 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda i21, published on 4 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Tenda i21 1.0.0.14(4656). This vulnerability affects the function formGetDiagnoseInfo. The manipulation of the argument cmdinput leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-263080. 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-2024-4491?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda I21 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4491?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4491 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-2024-4491 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-4491 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pmf3-wffg-82x2.

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