{"id":64250,"date":"2025-08-22T23:26:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T23:26:20","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-02T00:14:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T06:14:30","slug":"cve-2025-9089-stack-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-tenda-ac20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-9089-stack-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-tenda-ac20\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-9089: Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Tenda AC20<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2025-9089 vulnerability was discovered in the Tenda AC20 16.03.08.12 router. It affects the “sub_48E628” function of the file “\/goform\/SetIpMacBind” and is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability, which can lead to severe implications such as system compromise and data leakage. This vulnerability is of high concern as it allows<\/a> remote attacks and the exploit has been publicly disclosed. Any organisation or individual using the Tenda AC20<\/a> router should take immediate measures to mitigate its impact.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-9089
\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a>, data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Tenda AC20<\/a> | 16.03.08.12<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit works by manipulating the argument list of the “sub_48E628” function of the “\/goform\/SetIpMacBind” file. The manipulation results in a stack-based buffer overflow<\/a>. The overflow occurs when more data is put into a buffer<\/a> or holding area, than the buffer can handle. This excess data spills over into other buffers, corrupting or overwriting the valid data<\/a> held in them. This could potentially lead to arbitrary code<\/a> execution, thereby compromising the system and leading to data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Given the nature of the vulnerability, an attacker might craft a malicious request<\/a> to the vulnerable endpoint. This could look something similar to the following:<\/p>\n

POST \/goform\/SetIpMacBind HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target_router_ip\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\narg1=value1&arg2=value2&arg3=...&argN=overflowing_payload<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this conceptual example, “overflowing_payload” represents a payload that is larger than what the argument buffer in “sub_48E628” can handle, resulting in a stack buffer overflow<\/a>.
\nIt is important to note that the above is a conceptual representation and the actual exploit may vary based on the specifics of the vulnerability and the target<\/a> environment. It is also necessary to emphasize the importance of addressing this vulnerability<\/a> promptly, given its high severity and the potential for significant damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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