Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Tenda A301 Wireless Router
CVE-2024-6189

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Tenda
Status
A301
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 June 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Tenda A301 wireless router, specifically within the 'fromSetWirelessRepeat' function of the '/goform/WifiExtraSet' file. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation on the 'wpapsk_crypto' argument, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. Exploitation can be conducted remotely, potentially allowing unauthorized attackers to manipulate memory and execute arbitrary code on the device. The flaw has been disclosed publicly, raising significant security concerns for users of the affected firmware version 15.13.08.12. Tenda was informed of this issue prior to public disclosure but failed to provide a response, highlighting the urgency for users to assess their device’s security.

Affected Version(s)

A301 15.13.08.12

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-2024-6189 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.269160
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.269160
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.355264
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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

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

seuilping (VulDB User)
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