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Stack-based Buffer Overflow

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A stack-based buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer located on the stack than it was allocated to hold.

How It Works

A stack-based buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer located on the stack than it was allocated to hold. The stack stores local variables, function parameters, and critical control information including the return address that tells the CPU where to resume execution after a function completes. When an attacker overflows a buffer, they can overwrite adjacent memory, including this return address.

The classic exploitation path involves carefully crafting input to overwrite the return address with a pointer to attacker-controlled code. Historically, attackers would inject shellcode directly into the overflowed buffer, then redirect execution to it. Modern defenses like Data Execution Prevention (DEP/NX) mark the stack as non-executable, forcing attackers to use Return-Oriented Programming (ROP) instead—chaining together existing code snippets ("gadgets") to perform malicious operations without injecting new code.

Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) randomizes memory addresses to make exploitation harder, but attackers can defeat it through information disclosure vulnerabilities that leak memory addresses. Stack canaries—random values placed between buffers and control data—can detect overwrites, but may be bypassed through brute-force attacks or by carefully avoiding them in partial overwrites.

Impact

  • Arbitrary code execution at the privilege level of the vulnerable process
  • Complete system compromise if the vulnerable process runs with elevated privileges (root/SYSTEM)
  • Memory corruption leading to crashes and denial of service
  • Bypass of authentication mechanisms by redirecting execution flow around security checks
  • Data theft or modification through code injection that accesses sensitive memory regions

Real-World Examples

The Morris Worm (1988) exploited a stack overflow in the Unix fingerd daemon, becoming one of the first major internet worms. The Code Red worm (2001) leveraged a stack overflow in Microsoft IIS (CVE-2001-0500) to compromise hundreds of thousands of web servers, demonstrating the massive scale of automated exploitation.

More recently, EternalBlue exploited stack corruption in Windows SMB (CVE-2017-0144), enabling the WannaCry and NotPetya ransomware outbreaks that caused billions in damage. The Heartbleed bug (CVE-2014-0160), while technically a heap-based read overflow, demonstrated how buffer handling errors remain prevalent even in security-critical software like OpenSSL.

Mitigation

  • Stack canaries (compile with -fstack-protector-all or equivalent) to detect overwrites before return
  • Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) to randomize memory locations
  • DEP/NX bit enforcement to prevent code execution from stack memory
  • Memory-safe string functions (use strncpy, snprintf, strlcpy instead of strcpy, sprintf, gets)
  • Compiler hardening flags (-D_FORTIFY_SOURCE=2, control-flow integrity)
  • Input validation with strict bounds checking on all externally-supplied data
  • Memory-safe languages (Rust, Go) for new development to eliminate the vulnerability class entirely

Recent CVEs (2489)

EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in FreeBSD kernel's RPCSEC_GSS implementation (kgssapi.ko) and userspace RPC servers (librpcgss_sec) allows low-privileged authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted network packets. Affects FreeBSD 13.5, 14.3, 14.4, and 15.0 branches. Publicly available exploit code exists (GitHub/Gist), though EPSS probability remains low (0.05%, 16th percentile) and CISA has not listed this in KEV, suggesting limited observed exploitation despite high CVSS 8.8 score and total technical impact per SSVC framework.

RCE Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH PATCH This Week

Mod_gnutls, a TLS module for Apache HTTPD, contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its client certificate verification code. Versions prior to 0.12.3 and 0.13.0 fail to validate the length of client-provided certificate chains before writing pointers to a fixed-size array, typically causing segmentation faults (denial of service) and theoretically enabling stack corruption. Only configurations explicitly requiring client certificate verification are affected; default configurations using 'GnuTLSClientVerify ignore' are not vulnerable.

Buffer Overflow Apache Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH PATCH This Week

FreeIPMI versions before 1.16.17 contain exploitable buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the ipmi-oem command's response message handling for three vendor-specific subcommands: Dell's get-last-post-code, Supermicro's extra-firmware-info, and Wistron's read-proprietary-string. An attacker who can intercept or control IPMI server responses could trigger these buffer overflows to achieve arbitrary code execution on systems running vulnerable versions of FreeIPMI. No CVSS score, EPSS data, or public exploitation confirmation is currently available, but the vulnerabilities are documented in Savannah bug reports with clear technical details.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Dell +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.9
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda A15 router firmware version 15.13.07.13 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through a malicious file upload to the UploadCfg function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The attack requires no user interaction and can be executed over the network with trivial complexity.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Belkin F9K1122 firmware version 1.00.33 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the webpage parameter in the formWISP5G function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and the vendor has not provided patches or responded to disclosure attempts. An attacker with network access can execute arbitrary code with full system privileges (confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact).

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow F9k1122 +1
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in D-Link DIR-513 1.10 through stack-based buffer overflow in the /goform/formEasySetTimezone endpoint allows authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and affected devices are no longer receiving security updates from the vendor. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this remotely without user interaction to execute arbitrary commands with system privileges.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Tenda F453 1.0.0.3 contains a stack-based buffer overflow in the Natlimit parameter handler that allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve full system compromise through a malicious page argument. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with network access and valid credentials can trigger the overflow to execute arbitrary code with high integrity and confidentiality impact.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda F453 firmware version 1.0.0.3 allows remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the page parameter in the VirtualSer handler. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with network access can execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Tenda F453 version 1.0.0.3 contains a stack-based buffer overflow in the SafeClientFilter parameter handler that allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the manufacturer/Go argument. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available, creating significant risk for affected deployments.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda FH451 1.0.0.9 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through crafted input to the WrlclientSet endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw enables attackers with valid credentials to execute arbitrary code with full system privileges.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Stack overflow in Tenda FH451 firmware version 1.0.0.9 allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through improper input validation in the WrlExtraSet function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw requires network access and valid credentials but can completely compromise the affected device's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DHP-1320 PowerLine AV adapter (firmware 1.00WWB04) allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with full device control via malformed SOAP requests to the redirect_count_down_page function. Publicly available exploit code exists on GitHub (confirmed by VulDB). EPSS score of 0.04% (14th percentile) indicates low observed exploitation in the wild despite POC availability. Product reached end-of-life and receives no security updates from D-Link, making this a permanent risk for deployed devices.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.3
HIGH This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in GMT versions 6.6.0 and earlier allows local attackers to crash the application or execute arbitrary code by supplying an excessively long dataset identifier to vulnerable functions like gmt_remote_dataset_id. The vulnerability affects command-line processing of geographic data and currently lacks a public patch, leaving all affected GMT installations exposed to local exploitation.

RCE Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda A18 Pro MAC filtering configuration allows remote authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through manipulation of the deviceList parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw impacts the /goform/setMacFilterCfg endpoint with a CVSS score of 8.8.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda A18 Pro firmware 02.03.02.28 allows authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through stack-based buffer overflow in the QoS configuration function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available, leaving deployed devices at immediate risk.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda A18 Pro firmware version 02.03.02.28 allows remote attackers with low privileges to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the SetIpMacBind function arguments. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely without user interaction, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected devices.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda A18 Pro firmware version 02.03.02.28 enables authenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution with high privileges through the setSchedWifi function. Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability, and no patch has been released, leaving affected devices exposed to active exploitation. An attacker with network access and valid credentials can trigger the overflow to compromise system integrity and confidentiality.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda A18 Pro firmware version 02.03.02.28 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through the /goform/fast_setting_wifi_set endpoint. Public exploit code is available and actively being weaponized against this unpatched vulnerability. Attackers with network access and valid credentials can execute arbitrary code with full system privileges.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in D-Link DIR-513 1.10 via stack-based buffer overflow in the /goform/formEasySetPassword endpoint allows unauthenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through a malicious curTime parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and affected devices are no longer receiving security updates from the vendor. An attacker with network access can execute arbitrary code with high privileges without user interaction.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Stack buffer overflow in Google Chrome's WebRTC implementation prior to version 146.0.7680.153 enables remote attackers to corrupt stack memory and achieve code execution through maliciously crafted HTML pages. The vulnerability affects Chrome, and potentially downstream products including Chromium-based browsers, requiring only user interaction and no authentication. A patch is available across affected platforms including Ubuntu and Debian.

Buffer Overflow Chrome Google +5
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Remote code execution in OpenWrt's mDNS daemon (versions before 24.10.6 and 25.12.1) allows unauthenticated attackers to overflow a 46-byte stack buffer by sending malformed IPv6 PTR queries over multicast DNS on UDP port 5353. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of domain name length before copying to a fixed-size buffer, enabling arbitrary code execution on affected embedded devices. No patch is currently available.

RCE Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Remote code execution in OpenWrt mdns daemon (versions before 24.10.6 and 25.12.1) allows unauthenticated attackers to crash the service or execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted DNS PTR queries to UDP port 5353, exploiting a stack buffer overflow in the parse_question function. The vulnerability occurs when domain names are expanded and copied without bounds checking, with non-printable characters inflating the payload beyond the fixed 256-byte buffer. No patch is currently available for affected embedded device deployments.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Openwrt
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH PATCH This Week

HTSlib, a widely-used bioinformatics library for reading and writing sequence alignment formats, contains a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in its CRAM format decoder. The vulnerability exists in the `cram_byte_array_len_decode()` function which fails to validate that unpacked data matches the output buffer size, affecting HTSlib versions prior to 1.23.1, 1.22.2, and 1.21.1. An attacker can craft a malicious CRAM file that, when opened by a user, triggers either a heap or stack overflow with attacker-controlled bytes, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, program crash, or memory corruption.

RCE Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service +6
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

HTSlib contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its CRAM format decoder affecting the VARINT and CONST encoding handlers, where incomplete context validation allows writes of up to eight bytes beyond heap allocation boundaries or into stack-allocated single-byte variables. This vulnerability affects HTSlib versions prior to 1.23.1, 1.22.2, and 1.21.1, and impacts any application using the library to process CRAM-formatted bioinformatics data files. An attacker can craft a malicious CRAM file to trigger heap or stack overflow conditions, potentially leading to denial of service, memory corruption, or arbitrary code execution when processed by a vulnerable application.

RCE Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service +6
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack Overflow's infrastructure contains a stack-based buffer overflow in a virtual configuration function that can be exploited remotely by authenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise. Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability, and no patch has been released despite vendor notification. An attacker with valid credentials can manipulate input to the vulnerable endpoint and execute arbitrary code with full system privileges.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Bl Wr9000 +1
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link NAS devices (DNS-120, DNR-202L, DNS-315L, DNS-320 series, DNS-326, DNS-1100-4, and others) through the UPnP_AV_Server_Path_Setting function in /cgi-bin/app_mgr.cgi allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise with high integrity, confidentiality, and availability impact. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +21
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DNS storage appliances (DNS-120, DNS-340L, DNS-1200-05 and others) through the /cgi-bin/gui_mgr.cgi endpoint allows remote authenticated attackers to achieve code execution. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. Affected firmware versions are dated up to February 5, 2026.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +21
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DNS NAS devices (DNS-120 through DNS-1550-04) allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution via the Downloads_Schedule_Info function in /cgi-bin/download_mgr.cgi. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The attack requires valid credentials but can be executed over the network with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +21
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DNS and DNR network storage devices allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the f_idx parameter in the local_backup_mgr.cgi endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, which affects multiple device models up to firmware version 20260205 with no patch currently available. An attacker with valid credentials can trigger memory corruption to achieve complete system compromise including code execution, data theft, and service disruption.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +21
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in D-Link DIR-619L 2.06B01 results from a stack-based buffer overflow in the formSchedule function when the curTime parameter is manipulated via the /goform/formSchedule endpoint. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve full system compromise, and public exploit code is currently available. This vulnerability affects only end-of-life devices that no longer receive security updates.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

Critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-816 router (version 1.10CNB05) that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available on GitHub, making this vulnerability actively exploitable. However, D-Link no longer supports this product, meaning no patch will be released.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

Critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in D-Link DIR-816 router firmware version 1.10CNB05, affecting the wireless configuration interface (/goform/form2WlanBasicSetup.cgi). A publicly available proof-of-concept exploit exists, allowing remote attackers without authentication to achieve complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects end-of-life products no longer supported by D-Link, making patches unlikely.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

Critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-816 router (version 1.10CNB05) that allows remote attackers to achieve full system compromise without authentication. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available on GitHub, and the vulnerability affects end-of-life products no longer supported by D-Link, making this a high-risk issue for organizations still using these devices.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.9
HIGH POC This Week

Critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the D-Link DIR-816 router (firmware version 1.10CNB05) that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available, and the vulnerability affects end-of-life products no longer supported by D-Link, making this a high-risk issue for organizations still using these devices.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.3
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in TRENDnet TEW-632BRP firmware version 1.010B32, specifically in the ping_response.cgi file's HTTP POST request handler. An authenticated attacker with high privileges can exploit this vulnerability remotely to achieve code execution with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available on GitHub, though the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV and no EPSS score is provided.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tew 632brp +1
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution via stack-based buffer overflow in Belkin F9K1122 router firmware allows authenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise through the /goform/formReboot endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and the vendor has not provided a patch despite early notification. The high CVSS score of 8.8 reflects the severity of unauthenticated remote exploitation potential in networked deployments.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow F9k1122 +1
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Stack overflow vulnerability in PX4 autopilot drone flight control software (versions prior to 1.17.0-rc2) where the Zenoh uORB subscriber fails to validate incoming payload sizes, allowing remote attackers to crash the Zenoh bridge task. No active exploitation (not in KEV), no known POC, and the local attack vector (CVSS AV:L) limits real-world impact despite the high 7.8 CVSS score.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Px4 Autopilot +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in GStreamer's H.266 codec parser that allows remote code execution when processing malicious video files. The vulnerability affects all versions of GStreamer (CPE shows wildcard versioning) and requires user interaction to trigger, such as opening a malicious media file. No active exploitation (not in KEV) or public PoC has been reported, with EPSS data unavailable.

RCE Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Stack overflow in HMS Networks Ewon Flexy/Cosy+ firmware.

RCE Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Arbitrary code execution in Adobe Illustrator 29.8.4 and 30.1 through a stack-based buffer overflow when processing malicious files. Local exploitation requires user interaction to open a crafted document, executing code with the privileges of the current user. No patch is currently available for affected versions.

RCE Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Arbitrary code execution in Uderzo Software SpaceSniffer v.2.0.5.18 results from a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by processing malicious .sns snapshot files. An attacker with local access can craft a specially formatted file to achieve code execution with high privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

RCE Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH Act Now

Insufficient input validation in SICAM SIAPP SDK versions prior to V2.1.7 enables stack overflow attacks, permitting local attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger denial of service. The vulnerability affects all versions below the patched release, with no currently available remediation for deployed systems. Attackers with local access can leverage malformed input to corrupt the stack and gain code execution privileges.

RCE Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service +3
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.7
HIGH PATCH This Week

High severity vulnerability in ImageMagick. MagnifyImage uses a fixed-size stack buffer. When using a specific image it is possible to overflow this buffer and corrupt the stack.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Red Hat +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda FH1202 firmware version 1.2.0.14(408) allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through a malformed page parameter in the /goform/P2pListFilter endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at immediate risk of code execution and data theft.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack overflow in Tenda FH1202 firmware version 1.2.0.14(408) allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution through a malicious page parameter in the /goform/DhcpListClient endpoint. Public exploit code is available and the vulnerability remains unpatched, creating significant risk for deployed devices. This affects both the Tenda FH1202 router and Stack Overflow services with high severity impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda FH1202 firmware version 1.2.0.14(408) allows remote authenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the page parameter in the /goform/NatStaticSetting function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available. The flaw requires valid credentials but can be exploited over the network with no user interaction.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda FH1202 firmware version 1.2.0.14(408) allows remote authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through manipulation of the webSiteId parameter in the /goform/webtypelibrary function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The high CVSS score of 8.8 reflects the potential for complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL Act Now

Remote code execution in Atop Technologies EHG2408-series industrial Ethernet switches (including the EHG2408 and EHG2408-2SFP firmware) allows unauthenticated attackers to hijack the device's execution flow via a stack-based buffer overflow and run arbitrary code. The flaw was reported through Taiwan's CERT (TWCERT) and carries a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, reflecting fully unauthenticated network exploitation with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the EPSS score is low (0.14%, 34th percentile), suggesting exploitation has not yet been observed at scale.

RCE Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack overflow in Tenda FH1202 firmware version 1.2.0.14(408) allows remote attackers with low privileges to execute arbitrary code through crafted mit_ssid parameters sent to the AdvSetWrlsafeset function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available. The attack requires network access but no user interaction, making it readily exploitable in affected deployments.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda i3 1.0.0.6(2204) firmware allows unauthenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through a stack-based buffer overflow in the WifiMacFilterSet function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, increasing the risk of active exploitation. No patch is currently available, requiring immediate mitigation through network segmentation or device isolation.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda i3 firmware versions up to 1.0.0.6(2204) via stack-based buffer overflow in the WiFi MAC filter function allows unauthenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise over the network. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available. The flaw requires only low complexity to exploit and affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected devices.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda i3 1.0.0.6(2204) firmware allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution by manipulating the cmdinput parameter in the /goform/exeCommand function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available, placing affected devices at immediate risk.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda i3 1.0.0.6(2204) firmware allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of ping parameters in the setAutoPing function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available, creating significant risk for affected deployments.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack overflow in Tenda i3 firmware version 1.0.0.6(2204) allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve full system compromise through a malformed funcpara1 parameter in the /goform/setcfm endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with network access and valid credentials can execute arbitrary code with full system privileges.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Stack-based buffer overflow in Delta Electronics COMMGR2 communication management software. ICS vulnerability enabling remote code execution on industrial communication gateways.

Buffer Overflow Industrial Stack Overflow +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda F453 firmware 1.0.0.3 allows remote attackers with valid credentials to achieve unauthenticated code execution through a malformed GO parameter in the WrlclientSet function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. Affected organizations using vulnerable F453 devices should implement network segmentation and access controls to mitigate exploitation risk.

Buffer Overflow Golang Stack Overflow +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda F453 firmware version 1.0.0.3 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through a malformed GO parameter in the WrlExtraSet function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. Affected systems face high risk of unauthorized code execution, data theft, and service disruption.

Buffer Overflow Golang Stack Overflow +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda F453 firmware allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the cmdinput parameter in the /goform/exeCommand function, with public exploit code already available. The vulnerability affects F453 firmware version 1.0.0.3 and has a CVSS score of 8.8, enabling complete compromise of affected devices without requiring user interaction. No patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda F453 firmware versions 1.0.0.3 and 3.As via stack-based buffer overflow in the PPTP client configuration endpoint allows unauthenticated network attackers to achieve full system compromise. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, creating significant risk for affected devices.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda F453 firmware versions 1.0.0.3/1.1f allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through malformed funcname/funcpara1 parameters in the /goform/setcfm endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The high CVSS score of 8.8 reflects the complete compromise potential of affected devices.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda F453 1.0.0.3 firmware allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution through improper input validation in the QuickIndex handler. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at significant risk of compromise.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda F453 1.0.0.3 firmware allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve full system compromise through a malicious page parameter in the webExcptypemanFilter function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The attack requires valid credentials but no user interaction, making it a significant risk for affected devices.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C firmware through stack-based buffer overflow in the firewall.cgi module allows unauthenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise via manipulation of the del_flag parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available despite vendor notification. Affected users should immediately restrict network access to the affected device until a firmware update becomes available.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Wl Wn579x3 C Firmware +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda FH451 firmware via stack-based buffer overflow in the QuickIndex function allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted requests with oversized PPPOEPassword parameters. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The attack requires network access and affects firmware version 1.0.0.9 and potentially other versions.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda FH451 firmware via stack-based buffer overflow in the WAN configuration endpoint allows unauthenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through malicious wanmode or PPPOEPassword parameters. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. Stack Overflow products are also reported as affected.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack overflow in Tenda FH451 firmware's setcfm function allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through malicious funcname or funcpara1 parameters. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw affects firmware version 1.0.0.9 and enables remote code execution with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 firmware's login.cgi allows remote attackers with high privileges to achieve complete system compromise through a malformed ipaddr parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw enables unauthenticated remote code execution with full read, write, and execution capabilities on affected devices.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Wl Nu516u1 Firmware +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda AC15 firmware versions up to 15.13.07.13 via a stack-based buffer overflow in the /goform/TextEditingConversion endpoint allows unauthenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, creating immediate risk for deployed devices. An attacker can exploit this remotely with minimal complexity by manipulating the wpapsk_crypto2_4g parameter.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Stack-based buffer overflow in ThinkWise by SimTech Systems allows unauthenticated remote code execution via crafted network input.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Thinkwise
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH PATCH This Week

Stack overflow denial of service in fast-xml-parser versions prior to 5.3.8 occurs when the XML builder is used with the preserveOrder option enabled, causing the application to crash. An attacker can trigger this vulnerability remotely by sending specially crafted XML input, resulting in service unavailability for applications using the affected library. A patch is available in version 5.3.8 and later.

Denial Of Service Stack Overflow Red Hat +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Stack buffer overflow in ImageMagick's MSL (Magick Scripting Language) parser allows remote attackers to corrupt memory and potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying an MSL document with an oversized attribute value processed by msl.c. All ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 are affected, as well as Magick.NET bindings below 14.10.3. No public exploit identified at time of analysis and EPSS is very low (0.06%, 17th percentile), but the CVSS 9.8 reflects the worst-case unauthenticated RCE potential against any service that parses attacker-controlled MSL input.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Imagemagick
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH PATCH This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in ImageMagick versions before 7.1.2-15 allows remote attackers to crash the application and potentially corrupt memory by submitting specially crafted FTXT image files. The vulnerability requires high complexity to exploit but impacts both confidentiality and availability of affected systems. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue (CVSS 7.4).

Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service Stack Overflow +3
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda AC8 firmware versions up to 16.03.34.06 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP upload handler. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, which has no patch available. An attacker with valid credentials can trigger the overflow by manipulating the boundary parameter in multipart upload requests.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07 firmware's scheduled reboot configuration endpoint allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve full system compromise through the submit-url parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw requires valid credentials but has a high attack surface due to network accessibility and the severity of potential impacts including code execution and data exfiltration.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware through a stack buffer overflow in the VPN configuration endpoint allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the submit-url parameter. The vulnerability affects firmware version 1.01.07 and public exploit code exists, though no patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the /boafrm/formDhcpv6s function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at immediate risk.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware (version 1.01.07) allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution via a malicious URL parameter in the /boafrm/formNewSchedule function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The attack requires valid credentials but no user interaction, posing a significant risk to affected devices.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware 1.01.07 via stack-based buffer overflow in the /boafrm/formWsc endpoint allows authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through manipulation of the save_apply parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at immediate risk.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the wireless access control endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware (version 1.01.07) WLAN encryption configuration endpoint allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high integrity and confidentiality impact. The vulnerability exists in the submit-url parameter handling within the /boafrm/formWlEncrypt component and has public exploit code available. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware versions up to 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the Operation Mode Configuration endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with network access and valid credentials can leverage this flaw to fully compromise affected devices.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware versions up to 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the LTE Configuration endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with valid credentials can leverage this flaw to achieve complete system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability breaches.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware versions up to 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the submit-url parameter in the Bridge VLAN Configuration endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with valid credentials can execute arbitrary code with full system privileges.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda HG9 firmware's pingAddr parameter allows unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution through the /boaform/formPing6 endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw carries high severity with complete compromise potential across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Diagnostic Ping Endpoint of Tenda HG9 firmware allows unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution by supplying a malicious pingAddr parameter. The vulnerability exists in the /boaform/formPing component and is exploitable over the network with low complexity. Public exploit code exists and no patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda HG9 firmware's loopback detection endpoint allows remote attackers with valid credentials to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the Ethtype parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, creating immediate risk in deployed environments. No patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda HG9 firmware via stack buffer overflow in the GPON configuration endpoint allows authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through manipulation of LOID parameters. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, increasing the risk of active exploitation in deployed devices. No patch is currently available, making network segmentation and access controls critical for mitigation.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda HG9 firmware via stack buffer overflow in the Samba configuration endpoint allows authenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the sambaCap parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, increasing the risk of active exploitation. No patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack buffer overflow in Tenda HG9 firmware's wireless configuration endpoint allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution through a malicious SSID parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, increasing the risk of active exploitation. The vulnerability affects the /boaform/formWlanSetup component and currently has no available patch.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack Overflow and Tenda A21 1.0.0.0 are vulnerable to remote code execution through a stack-based buffer overflow in the device name configuration function, exploitable by authenticated attackers without user interaction. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling attackers to achieve complete compromise of affected systems. No patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
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