CVE-2022-44175
CWE-120Published: November 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Tenda AC18 V15.03.05.19 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function formSetMacFilterCfg.
Risk Analysis
This critical buffer overflow vulnerability affects the Tenda AC18 router's formSetMacFilterCfg function. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to potentially gain control of the device.
There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.
Update the Tenda AC18 firmware to the latest available version.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-44175 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-44175 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts