CVE-2022-40071: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 19, 2022
·Updated
Tenda AC21 V 16.03.08.15 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via /bin/httpd, formSetDeviceName.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Tenda Ac21 Firmware=16.03.08.15
Tenda AC21
All of the following
Tenda Ac21 Firmware=16.03.08.15
Tenda AC21
Event History
Sep 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40071?
CVE-2022-40071 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-40071?
To fix CVE-2022-40071, you should upgrade the Tenda AC21 firmware to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-40071?
CVE-2022-40071 specifically affects Tenda AC21 devices running firmware version 16.03.08.15.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-40071?
CVE-2022-40071 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
5
What is the exploitation vector for CVE-2022-40071?
The exploitation vector for CVE-2022-40071 is through the /bin/httpd component, particularly via the formSetDeviceName function.