Stack Overflow Vulnerability in Tenda AC23 Due to Inadequate User Input Authentication
CVE-2023-40800

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tenda
Status
Ac23 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-40800?

The compare_parentcontrol_time function in the Tenda AC23 v16.03.07.45_cn firmware is susceptible to a stack overflow vulnerability due to a lack of proper authentication for user input parameters. This oversight allows an attacker to exploit the system post-authentication, potentially leading to unintended behavior or a crash. Ensuring secure coding practices and validating user input is critical to mitigate such vulnerabilities.

References

https://github.com/lst-oss/Vulnerability/tree/main/Tenda/...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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