Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Tenda AC15 Parental Control Settings
CVE-2024-2852

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Tenda
Status
Ac15
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 March 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant vulnerability exists in Tenda AC15 routers, specifically in the parental control functionality. The issue stems from the saveParentControlInfo function located in /goform/saveParentControlInfo, which is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow. By manipulating the 'urls' parameter, attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely, leading to potential system compromise. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and poses a considerable risk to users. Tenda has yet to respond to vulnerability notifications, leaving devices exposed. Users are strongly advised to monitor for updates and apply any available security patches promptly.

Affected Version(s)

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.

CVE-2024-2852 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.257776
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.257776
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https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/T...
exploit

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

wxhwxhwxh_miemie (VulDB User)
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