CVE-2022-46589
CWE-787Published: December 30, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
TRENDnet TEW755AP 1.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the cameo.cameo.netstat_option parameter in the tools_netstat (sub_41E730) function.
Risk Analysis
A stack overflow in the TRENDnet TEW755AP firmware can be triggered by the cameo.cameo.netstat_option parameter. This critical vulnerability allows for unauthenticated remote code execution and is scored at 9.8. No exploitation activity has been reported.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV list. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade the firmware on the TEW755AP to the latest version. Ensure the management interface is not accessible from the internet.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-46589 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-46589 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts