CVE-2026-6016
Remote Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Tenda AC9 POST Handler
Publication date: 2026-04-10
Last updated on: 2026-04-30
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tenda | ac9_firmware | 15.03.02.13 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-119 | The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. |
| CWE-121 | A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Tenda AC9 router, specifically in the decodePwd function within the /goform/WizardHandle file of the POST Request Handler component. It is caused by improper handling of the WANS argument, which can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow. This means that an attacker can remotely send specially crafted data to overflow the buffer and potentially execute arbitrary code or cause the device to crash.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction, allowing an attacker with low privileges to cause a stack-based buffer overflow. This can lead to severe impacts such as remote code execution, denial of service, or complete compromise of the affected device. Given the high CVSS scores, the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is significant.