CVE-2025-9791: Tenda AC20 fromAdvSetMacMtuWan stack-based overflow

Published Sep 1, 2025
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Updated

A weakness has been identified in Tenda AC20 16.03.08.05. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /goform/fromAdvSetMacMtuWan. This manipulation of the argument wanMTU causes stack-based buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tenda AC20
All of the following
Tenda Ac20 Firmware=16.03.08.5
Tenda AC20

Event History

Sep 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 28, 57989
Event
via FIRST·05:14 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9791?

CVE-2025-9791 has a high severity due to its potential for remote exploitation via a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9791?

To address CVE-2025-9791, update the Tenda AC20 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-9791?

CVE-2025-9791 affects users of the Tenda AC20 router running firmware version 16.03.08.05.

4

Can CVE-2025-9791 be exploited remotely?

Yes, remote exploitation of CVE-2025-9791 is possible due to the nature of the vulnerability.

5

What coding component is vulnerable in CVE-2025-9791?

CVE-2025-9791 involves a weakness in the handling of the 'wanMTU' argument in the file '/goform/fromAdvSetMacMtuWan'.

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