CVE-2024-2979: Tenda F1203 openSchedWifi setSchedWifi stack-based overflow

Published Mar 27, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Tenda F1203 2.0.1.6. This vulnerability affects the function setSchedWifi of the file /goform/openSchedWifi. The manipulation of the argument schedStartTime/schedEndTime leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-258148. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
Tenda F1203 Firmware=2.0.1.6
Tenda F1203

Event History

Mar 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2979?

CVE-2024-2979 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-2979?

To fix CVE-2024-2979, update the Tenda F1203 firmware to the latest version.

3

What does CVE-2024-2979 affect?

CVE-2024-2979 affects the Tenda F1203 firmware version 2.0.1.6.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-2979?

CVE-2024-2979 involves a stack-based buffer overflow due to improper handling of the schedStartTime/schedEndTime parameters.

5

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-2979?

Exploiting CVE-2024-2979 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device.

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