CVE-2024-32288 in W30E
Summary
by MITRE • 04/17/2024
Tenda W30E v1.0 V1.0.1.25(633) firmware has a stack overflow vulnerability located via the page parameter in the fromwebExcptypemanFilter function.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-32288 affects the Tenda W30E v1.0 V1.0.1.25(633) wireless router firmware, representing a critical stack overflow condition that emerges within the fromwebExcptypemanFilter function. This flaw manifests specifically when processing the page parameter, indicating a classic buffer manipulation issue where user-supplied input exceeds allocated memory boundaries. The stack overflow vulnerability creates a potential entry point for malicious actors to execute arbitrary code or cause system instability, as the firmware fails to properly validate or sanitize input parameters before processing them within memory operations.
This vulnerability directly relates to CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow, which occurs when a program writes data beyond the boundaries of a fixed-length buffer allocated on the stack. The affected function fromwebExcptypemanFilter demonstrates insufficient input validation mechanisms, allowing attackers to craft malicious requests that trigger the overflow condition. The page parameter serves as the attack vector, suggesting that web-based interfaces or API endpoints accepting this parameter do not implement proper bounds checking or input sanitization measures. Such deficiencies align with common attack patterns documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1203 Exploitation for Client Execution and T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter, where attackers leverage buffer overflow vulnerabilities to execute malicious code within the target system's memory space.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple denial of service scenarios, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to the router's administrative interface, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The wireless router serves as a critical network gateway, making it an attractive target for attackers seeking to establish persistent access points or launch further network reconnaissance activities. The stack overflow condition may result in system crashes, reboot loops, or provide attackers with opportunities to inject malicious code that could persist across reboots, fundamentally compromising network security. Network administrators should consider the potential for lateral movement within corporate networks where such devices may be deployed, as compromised routers can serve as launching points for broader attacks.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-32288 should prioritize immediate firmware updates from Tenda, as the vendor has likely released patches addressing this specific vulnerability. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to potentially compromised devices and deploy intrusion detection systems capable of identifying anomalous traffic patterns associated with exploitation attempts. Additionally, network administrators should disable unnecessary web interfaces and services on affected devices while monitoring for unusual system behavior or unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability underscores the importance of regular firmware updates and security assessments for network infrastructure devices, particularly those with exposed web management interfaces that may not receive timely security patches from manufacturers. Security teams should also consider implementing network access controls and monitoring for suspicious parameter values in web requests that could indicate exploitation attempts against similar buffer overflow vulnerabilities.