CVE-2023-40846
CVE-2023-40846 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tenda Ac6 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Tenda Ac6 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Tenda AC6 US_AC6V1.0BR_V15.03.05.16_multi_TD01.bin is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function sub_90998.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40846?
- Tenda AC6 US_AC6V1.0BR_V15.03.05.16_multi_TD01.bin is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function sub_90998.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40846?
- CVE-2023-40846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-40846 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-40846?
- CVE-2023-40846 affects Tenda Ac6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-40846?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-40846 published?
- CVE-2023-40846 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:tenda:ac6_firmware:15.03.05.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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