CVE-2024-7581 Tenda A301 WifiBasicSet formWifiBasicSet stack-based overflow

High 8.7 Published 7 Aug 2024 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda A301 router's Wi-Fi settings interface, 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-2024-7581?

CVE-2024-7581 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda A301, published on 7 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Tenda A301 15.13.08.12. This affects the function formWifiBasicSet of the file /goform/WifiBasicSet. The manipulation of the argument security leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. 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-2024-7581?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tendacn A301 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7581?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7581 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-2024-7581 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7581 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwfg-jj4j-3gwp.