CVE-2022-46601
CWE-787Published: December 30, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
TRENDnet TEW755AP 1.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the setbg_num parameter in the icp_setbg_img (sub_41DD68) function.
Risk Analysis
A stack overflow exists in the TRENDnet TEW755AP firmware within the setbg_num parameter. This critical vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and could lead to unauthorized code execution. It is not currently known to be exploited in the wild.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability. The flaw is remotely exploitable due to its network-based vector and low complexity.
Update the TRENDnet TEW755AP firmware to the latest version to address this issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-46601 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-2022-46601 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts