CVE-2018-18730: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 28, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Tenda AC7 V15.03.06.44CN, AC9 V15.03.05.19(6318)CN, AC10 V15.03.06.23CN, AC15 V15.03.05.19CN, and AC18 V15.03.05.19(6318)CN devices. There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the router's web server -- httpd. While processing the 'startIp' and 'endIp' parameters for a post request, each value is directly used in a sprintf to a local variable placed on the stack, which overrides the return address of the function.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Tenda AC7 firmware=15.03.06.44_cn
Tenda AC7
Tenda Ac9 Firmware=15.03.05.19\(6318\)_cn
Tenda Ac9
Tenda Ac10 Firmware=15.03.06.23_cn
Tenda AC10
Tenda ac15 firmware=15.03.05.19_cn
Tenda Ac15
Tenda Ac18 Firmware=15.03.05.19\(6318\)_cn
Tenda Ac18

Event History

Oct 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-18730?

CVE-2018-18730 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the web server of Tenda AC7, AC9, AC10, AC15, and AC18 devices.

2

Which Tenda devices are affected by CVE-2018-18730?

Tenda AC7, AC9, AC10, AC15, and AC18 devices are affected by CVE-2018-18730.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-18730?

The severity of CVE-2018-18730 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

How does CVE-2018-18730 work?

CVE-2018-18730 is exploited through specially crafted 'startIp' and 'endIp' parameters, leading to a buffer overflow in the router's web server.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-18730?

To fix CVE-2018-18730, it is recommended to update the firmware of the Tenda AC7, AC9, AC10, AC15, and AC18 devices to the latest version available.

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