CVE-2024-4164: Tenda G3 ModifyPppAuthWhiteMac formModifyPppAuthWhiteMac stack-based overflow

Published Apr 25, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Tenda G3 15.11.0.17(9502). This issue affects the function formModifyPppAuthWhiteMac of the file /goform/ModifyPppAuthWhiteMac. The manipulation of the argument pppoeServerWhiteMacIndex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-261983. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tenda G3
All of the following
Tenda G3 Firmware=15.11.0.17\(9502\)_cn
Tenda G3

Event History

Apr 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4164?

CVE-2024-4164 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4164?

To mitigate CVE-2024-4164, users should update their Tenda G3 device to the latest firmware version available from the manufacturer.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4164?

CVE-2024-4164 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

Which component is affected by CVE-2024-4164?

CVE-2024-4164 affects the formModifyPppAuthWhiteMac function in the Tenda G3 device.

5

What does CVE-2024-4164 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2024-4164 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected Tenda G3 device.

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