CVE-2023-40798: Input Validation

Published Aug 25, 2023
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Updated

In Tenda AC23 v16.03.07.45cn, the formSetIPv6status and formGetWanParameter functions do not authenticate user input parameters, resulting in a post-authentication stack overflow vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tenda Ac23 Firmware=16.03.07.45_cn
Tenda AC23

Event History

Aug 25, 2023
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 the vulnerability ID for this Tenda AC23 vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Tenda AC23 vulnerability is CVE-2023-40798.

2

What is the severity of the vulnerability CVE-2023-40798?

The severity of the vulnerability CVE-2023-40798 is high (8.8).

3

What is the affected software for vulnerability CVE-2023-40798?

The affected software for vulnerability CVE-2023-40798 is Tenda Ac23 Firmware version 16.03.07.45_cn.

4

How does the vulnerability CVE-2023-40798 occur?

The vulnerability CVE-2023-40798 occurs due to the lack of authentication of user input parameters in the formSetIPv6status and formGetWanParameter functions in Tenda AC23 v16.03.07.45_cn.

5

Is Tenda AC23 vulnerable to CVE-2023-40798?

Yes, Tenda AC23 with firmware version 16.03.07.45_cn is vulnerable to CVE-2023-40798.

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