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CVE-2021-40546

4.9 · MEDIUM

Tenda AC6 US_AC6V4.0RTL_V02.03.01.26_cn.bin allows attackers (who have the administrator password) to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a long string in the wifiPwd_5G parameter to /gofo…

Published Sep 5, 2023CWE-404EPSS 0.73%

Overview

CVE-2021-40546 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Tenda AC6 US_AC6V4.0RTL_V02.03.01.26_cn.bin allows attackers (who have the administrator password) to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a long string in the wifiPwd_5G parameter to /goform/setWifi.

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-2021-40546?

CVE-2021-40546 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-40546?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-40546?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-40546?

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