CVE-2024-6189 Tenda A301 WifiExtraSet fromSetWirelessRepeat stack-based overflow

High 8.7 Published 20 Jun 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda A301 router's wireless settings, 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-2024-6189?

CVE-2024-6189 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda A301, published on 20 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda A301 15.13.08.12. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function fromSetWirelessRepeat of the file /goform/WifiExtraSet. The manipulation of the argument wpapsk_crypto 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-269160. 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-2024-6189?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tendacn A301 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6189?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6189 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-2024-6189 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6189 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vr74-q73p-p5rh.