CVE-2025-9046 Tenda AC20 setMacFilterCfg sub_46A2AC stack-based overflow
A remote attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda AC20 router's MAC filter configuration, potentially leading to code execution or service disruption.
- 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-2025-9046?
CVE-2025-9046 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda AC20, published on 15 Aug 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC20 16.03.08.12. This issue affects the function sub_46A2AC of the file /goform/setMacFilterCfg. The manipulation of the argument deviceList leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9046?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tenda Ac20 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9046?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-9046 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-2025-9046 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-9046 exists.
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- CVE-2025-13258 Tenda AC20 WifiExtraSet buffer overflow
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rg5x-36hr-p9g3.