CVE-2023-40842

Summary

CVE-2023-40842 is a newly identified buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Tengda AC6 US_AC6V1.0BR_V15.03.05.16_multi_TD01.bin firmware. The issue lies in the "R7WebsSecurityHandler" function, which allows an attacker to overflow the buffer by sending specially crafted input. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution and potential unauthorized access or system takeover. It is recommended that users of the affected firmware apply the necessary patches or upgrades as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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