How severe is CVE-2024-4164?

CVE-2024-4164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-4164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4164?

CVE-2024-4164 affects Tenda G3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4164?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-4164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32723.

When was CVE-2024-4164 published?

CVE-2024-4164 was published on 2024-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4164

CVE-2024-4164 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenda G3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32723
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Tenda G3 Firmware
Published: 2024-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Tenda G3 15.11.0.17(9502). This issue affects the function formModifyPppAuthWhiteMac of the file /goform/ModifyPppAuthWhiteMac. The manipulation of the argument pppoeServerWhiteMacIndex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-261983. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4164?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Tenda G3 15.11.0.17(9502). This issue affects the function formModifyPppAuthWhiteMac of the file /goform/ModifyPppAuthWhiteMac. The manipulation of the argument pppoeServerWhiteMacIndex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-261983. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-4164?: CVE-2024-4164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-4164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4164?: CVE-2024-4164 affects Tenda G3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-4164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32723.
When was CVE-2024-4164 published?: CVE-2024-4164 was published on 2024-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:g3_firmware:15.11.0.17\(9502\)_cn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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