CVE-2022-45995
CWE-120Published: January 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
There is an unauthorized buffer overflow vulnerability in Tenda AX12 v22.03.01.21 _ cn. This vulnerability can cause the web service not to restart or even execute arbitrary code. It is a different vulnerability from CVE-2022-2414.
Risk Analysis
Tenda AX12 firmware contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered remotely to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale.
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, but no public exploit is known and it is not in the KEV database.
Users should check for and apply firmware updates from Tenda to address the buffer overflow.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-45995 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-2022-45995 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts