Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda AC15 Routers
CVE-2024-2808

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Tenda
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 March 2024

Badges

πŸ‘Ύ Exploit Exists🟑 Public PoC

Summary

A severe stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Tenda AC15 routers, specifically in the formQuickIndex function located in the /goform/QuickIndex file. This vulnerability is triggered by improper handling of user-supplied input, particularly the PPPOEPassword argument. When exploited, it can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, significantly compromising the security of the affected devices. The issue was publicly disclosed, yet Tenda has not addressed the matter despite being informed prior to the public release.

Affected Version(s)

AC15 15.03.05.18

AC15 15.03.20_multi

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

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

  • 🟑

    Public PoC available

  • πŸ‘Ύ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

yhryhryhr_miemie (VulDB User)
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