CVE-2024-4494: Tenda i21 setUplinkInfo formSetUplinkInfo stack-based overflow

Published May 5, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability has been found in Tenda i21 1.0.0.14(4656) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formSetUplinkInfo of the file /goform/setUplinkInfo. The manipulation of the argument pingHostIp2 leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-263083. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tenda i21
All of the following
Tenda I21 Firmware=1.0.0.14\(4656\)
Tenda i21

Event History

May 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4494?

CVE-2024-4494 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4494?

To fix CVE-2024-4494, it is recommended to update the Tenda i21 firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-4494 have on the Tenda i21?

CVE-2024-4494 allows for stack-based buffer overflow, which can lead to remote code execution on the Tenda i21.

4

Which versions of Tenda i21 are affected by CVE-2024-4494?

Only the Tenda i21 running firmware version 1.0.0.14(4656) is affected by CVE-2024-4494.

5

What is the vector for exploiting CVE-2024-4494?

CVE-2024-4494 can be exploited by manipulating the argument pingHostIp2 in the formSetUplinkInfo function.

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