Impact
The vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in the formPPPEdit function of the Tenda HG7HG9 and HG10 firmware, triggered by manipulation of the encodename argument. This flaw falls under CWE-119 and CWE-121 and can lead to arbitrary code execution when exploited. Attackers can invoke the vulnerable endpoint remotely, as the exploit is publicly available.
Affected Systems
Affected products include Tenda HG7HG9 and HG10 routers running firmware 300001138_en_xpon. Users of these models are at risk if they have not patched the firmware or restricted remote access to the device’s management interface.
Risk and Exploitability
The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.7, indicating high severity. Although the EPSS score is not available, the public availability of an exploit and the remote nature of the attack vector suggest a considerable risk of exploitation. The flaw is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, but the potential for remote code execution makes immediate action advisable.
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