Tenda AC23 16.03.07.52 saveParentControlInfo Time buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Tenda AC23 16.03.07.52. Affected by this vulnerability is the function saveParentControlInfo of the file /goform/saveParentControlInfo. Performing a manipulation of the argument Time results in buffer overflow. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-12596. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC23 16.03.07.52. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function saveParentControlInfo of the file /goform/saveParentControlInfo. The manipulation of the argument time with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-12596. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202511-039) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-37441). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

11/01/2025 Advisory disclosed
11/01/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/03/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tenda.com.cn

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-12596 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-12596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-330891
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CNNVD: CNNVD-202511-039 - Tenda AC23 安全漏洞

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 11/01/2025 18:26
Updated: 11/03/2025 15:19
Changes: 11/01/2025 18:26 (57), 11/02/2025 12:20 (31), 11/02/2025 13:51 (1), 11/03/2025 15:19 (6)
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Submitter: LX-LX
Cache ID: 216::103

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