CWE
121 119 787
EPSS
0.045%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-4242: Tenda W9 wifiSSIDget formwrlSSIDget stack-based overflow

First published: Fri Apr 26 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function formwrlSSIDget of the file /goform/wifiSSIDget. The manipulation of the argument ssidIndex 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 identifier VDB-262133 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Credit: cna@vuldb.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tenda W9 Firmware
All of
Tenda W9 Router=1.0.0.7\(4456\)
Tenda W9 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-4242?

    CVE-2024-4242 is rated as critical.

  • How can CVE-2024-4242 be exploited?

    CVE-2024-4242 can be exploited remotely through a stack-based buffer overflow targeting the ssidIndex argument.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2024-4242?

    CVE-2024-4242 affects the Tenda W9 device running firmware version 1.0.0.7(4456).

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-4242?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-4242, update the firmware of the Tenda W9 to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Is CVE-2024-4242 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2024-4242 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited without physical access to the device.

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