CVE-2023-24212
CWE-787Published: February 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Tenda AX3 V16.03.12.11 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the timeType function at /goform/SetSysTimeCfg.
Risk Analysis
The Tenda AX3 router is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow via the timeType function. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the device.
There is no public exploit information available, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Users should update the device firmware to a version beyond 16.03.12.11 if a patch is available.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-24212 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-2023-24212 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts