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CVE-2017-9139

3.5 · LOW

There is a stack-based buffer overflow on some Tenda routers (FH1202/F1202/F1200: versions before 1.2.0.20).

Published May 21, 2017CWE-119EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2017-9139 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 21, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

There is a stack-based buffer overflow on some Tenda routers (FH1202/F1202/F1200: versions before 1.2.0.20). Crafted POST requests to an unspecified URL result in DoS, interrupting the HTTP service (used to login to the web UI of a router) for 1 to 2 seconds.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9139?

CVE-2017-9139 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 21, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2017-9139?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-9139?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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