7.5
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-40070: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Sep 19 2022(Updated: )

Tenda AC21 V 16.03.08.15 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via bin/httpd, function: formSetFirewallCfg.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tenda AC21 Firmware=16.03.08.15
Tenda AC21 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-40070?

    CVE-2022-40070 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its buffer overflow exploitability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-40070?

    To fix CVE-2022-40070, users should update the Tenda AC21 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2022-40070?

    CVE-2022-40070 specifically affects Tenda AC21 firmware version 16.03.08.15.

  • Can CVE-2022-40070 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2022-40070 can potentially lead to remote code execution due to the buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • What is the attack vector for CVE-2022-40070?

    The attack vector for CVE-2022-40070 involves exploiting the vulnerable function in the bin/httpd service.

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