How severe is CVE-2024-42973?

CVE-2024-42973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42973?

CVE-2024-42973 affects Tenda Fh1206 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42973?

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-2024-42973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39851.

When was CVE-2024-42973 published?

CVE-2024-42973 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42973

CVE-2024-42973 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenda Fh1206 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39851
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Tenda Fh1206 Firmware
Published: 2024-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tenda FH1206 v02.03.01.35 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the page parameter in the fromSetlpBind function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42973?: Tenda FH1206 v02.03.01.35 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the page parameter in the fromSetlpBind function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.
How severe is CVE-2024-42973?: CVE-2024-42973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42973?: CVE-2024-42973 affects Tenda Fh1206 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42973?: 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-2024-42973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39851.
When was CVE-2024-42973 published?: CVE-2024-42973 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/TTTJJJWWW/AHU-IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/FH1206/fromSetIpBind.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:fh1206_firmware:02.03.01.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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