Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-121
AllowedStack-based Buffer Overflow
Abstraction: Variant · Status: Draft
A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).
5266 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-6X63-WXJ7-22MM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 21:14 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:40
VLAI
Details
Advantech EKI-1524, EKI-1522, EKI-1521 devices through 1.21 are affected by a Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability, which can be triggered by authenticated users via a crafted POST request.
Severity
8.8 (High)
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"CWE-121",
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-08T13:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Advantech EKI-1524, EKI-1522, EKI-1521 devices through 1.21 are affected by a\u00a0Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability, which can be triggered by authenticated\u00a0users via a crafted POST request.",
"id": "GHSA-6x63-wxj7-22mm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:40:19Z",
"published": "2023-07-06T21:14:54Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2575"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cyberdanube.com/en/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-advantech-eki-15xx-series"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/firmware?id=1-1J9BEBL"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/firmware?id=1-1J9BECT"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/firmware?id=1-1J9BED3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172307/Advantech-EKI-15XX-Series-Command-Injection-Buffer-Overflow.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/May/4"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6XMC-RR6Q-VXQM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-22 03:30 – Updated: 2024-03-22 03:30
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC15 15.03.05.18/15.03.20_multi. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function formSetSpeedWan of the file /goform/SetSpeedWan. The manipulation of the argument speed_dir leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257660. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
8.8 (High)
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-22T03:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC15 15.03.05.18/15.03.20_multi. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function formSetSpeedWan of the file /goform/SetSpeedWan. The manipulation of the argument speed_dir leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257660. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-6xmc-rr6q-vxqm",
"modified": "2024-03-22T03:30:44Z",
"published": "2024-03-22T03:30:44Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2805"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/AC15/V1.0%20V15.03.20_multi/SetSpeedWan.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.257660"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.257660"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-6XQ6-9J2P-Q9CG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:48 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:48
VLAI
Details
Delta Industrial Automation COMMGR Versions 1.12 and prior are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to execute remote code.
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-27T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Delta Industrial Automation COMMGR Versions 1.12 and prior are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to execute remote code.",
"id": "GHSA-6xq6-9j2p-q9cg",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:48:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:48:59Z",
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"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-110-03"
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GHSA-6XRM-QMH2-P8GF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 15:30 – Updated: 2025-11-04 21:30
VLAI
Details
Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the vtysh_ubus binary of Milesight UR32L v32.3.0.5 due to the use of an unsafe sprintf pattern. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can send HTTP requests to trigger these vulnerabilities.This buffer overflow occurs in the set_openvpn_client function with the remote_subnet and the remote_mask variables.
Severity
7.2 (High)
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"CVE-2023-25124"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-06T15:15:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the vtysh_ubus binary of Milesight UR32L v32.3.0.5 due to the use of an unsafe sprintf pattern. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can send HTTP requests to trigger these vulnerabilities.This buffer overflow occurs in the set_openvpn_client function with the remote_subnet and the remote_mask variables.",
"id": "GHSA-6xrm-qmh2-p8gf",
"modified": "2025-11-04T21:30:36Z",
"published": "2023-07-06T15:30:34Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25124"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1716"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1716"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7294-H4JP-X95F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-19 06:30 – Updated: 2024-08-29 21:31
VLAI
Details
Shenzhen Libituo Technology Co., Ltd LBT-T300-mini1 v1.2.9 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via lan_netmask parameter at /apply.cgi.
Severity
5.7 (Medium)
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-28446"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-19T06:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Shenzhen Libituo Technology Co., Ltd LBT-T300-mini1 v1.2.9 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via lan_netmask parameter at /apply.cgi.",
"id": "GHSA-7294-h4jp-x95f",
"modified": "2024-08-29T21:31:02Z",
"published": "2024-03-19T06:30:53Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28446"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/AdamRitz/lbtvul/blob/main/t300mini.md"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-72CR-6Q6W-FRG8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-09 18:30 – Updated: 2025-10-09 21:31
VLAI
Details
D-Link DIR-816A2_FWv1.10CNB05 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the statuscheckpppoeuser parameter in the dir_setWanWifi function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.
Severity
7.5 (High)
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-61577"
],
"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-09T16:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "D-Link DIR-816A2_FWv1.10CNB05 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the statuscheckpppoeuser parameter in the dir_setWanWifi function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.",
"id": "GHSA-72cr-6q6w-frg8",
"modified": "2025-10-09T21:31:10Z",
"published": "2025-10-09T18:30:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-61577"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Flechao1/iot-vuln/blob/main/dlink-816-b05.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/peris-navince/founded-0-days/blob/main/Dlink/816/dir_setWanWifi/1.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-72HF-FJ62-W6J4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-24 15:43 – Updated: 2026-02-24 15:43
VLAI
Summary
ImageMagick: Stack buffer overflow in FTXT reader via oversized integer field
Details
Summary
A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the ImageMagick FTXT image reader. A crafted FTXT file can cause out-of-bounds writes on the stack, leading to a crash.
=================================================================
==3537074==ERROR: AddressSanitizer: stack-buffer-overflow on address 0x7ffee4850ef0 at pc 0x5607c408fb33 bp 0x7ffee484fe50 sp 0x7ffee484fe40
WRITE of size 1 at 0x7ffee4850ef0 thread T0
Severity
7.4 (High)
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"name": "Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU"
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"github_reviewed_at": "2026-02-24T15:43:02Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-24T02:16:01Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "### Summary\nA stack-based buffer overflow exists in the ImageMagick FTXT image reader. A crafted FTXT file can cause out-of-bounds writes on the stack, leading to a crash.\n\n```\n=================================================================\n==3537074==ERROR: AddressSanitizer: stack-buffer-overflow on address 0x7ffee4850ef0 at pc 0x5607c408fb33 bp 0x7ffee484fe50 sp 0x7ffee484fe40\nWRITE of size 1 at 0x7ffee4850ef0 thread T0\n```",
"id": "GHSA-72hf-fj62-w6j4",
"modified": "2026-02-24T15:43:02Z",
"published": "2026-02-24T15:43:02Z",
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"summary": "ImageMagick: Stack buffer overflow in FTXT reader via oversized integer field"
}
GHSA-72MG-QQJ6-WX2C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-26 21:30 – Updated: 2024-08-05 21:31
VLAI
Details
Tenda AC18 V15.03.05.05 has a stack overflow vulnerability in the ssid parameter of form_fast_setting_wifi_set function.
Severity
7.5 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-28551"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-26T21:15:53Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Tenda AC18 V15.03.05.05 has a stack overflow vulnerability in the ssid parameter of form_fast_setting_wifi_set function.",
"id": "GHSA-72mg-qqj6-wx2c",
"modified": "2024-08-05T21:31:19Z",
"published": "2024-03-26T21:30:48Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28551"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/AC18/form_fast_setting_wifi_set.md"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-72QQ-HPXG-5292
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-02 09:30 – Updated: 2025-07-02 15:30
VLAI
Details
Sending a crafted SOAP "set" operation message within the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) internal Radio Access Network (RAN) management network can cause Nokia Single RAN baseband OAM service component restart with software versions earlier than release 24R1-SR 1.0 MP. This issue has been corrected to release 24R1-SR 1.0 MP and later.
The OAM service component restarts automatically after the stack overflow without causing a base station restart or network service degradation, and without leaving any permanent impact on the Nokia Single RAN baseband OAM service.
Severity
4.2 (Medium)
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-02T08:15:21Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Sending a crafted SOAP \"set\" operation message within the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) internal Radio Access Network (RAN) management network can cause Nokia Single RAN baseband OAM service component restart with software versions earlier than release 24R1-SR 1.0 MP. This issue has been corrected to release 24R1-SR 1.0 MP and later.\n\nThe OAM service component restarts automatically after the stack overflow without causing a base station restart or network service degradation, and without leaving any permanent impact on the Nokia Single RAN baseband OAM service.",
"id": "GHSA-72qq-hpxg-5292",
"modified": "2025-07-02T15:30:36Z",
"published": "2025-07-02T09:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24328"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.nokia.com/about-us/security-and-privacy/product-security-advisory/cve-2025-24328"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-72QQ-PM4P-2XWF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-14 12:31 – Updated: 2025-10-14 15:31
VLAI
Details
In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00419946; Issue ID: MSV-3582.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-20717"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-121",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-14T10:15:36Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00419946; Issue ID: MSV-3582.",
"id": "GHSA-72qq-pm4p-2xwf",
"modified": "2025-10-14T15:31:25Z",
"published": "2025-10-14T12:31:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-20717"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/October-2025"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-10
Operation
Build and Compilation
Strategy: Environment Hardening
- Use automatic buffer overflow detection mechanisms that are offered by certain compilers or compiler extensions. Examples include: the Microsoft Visual Studio /GS flag, Fedora/Red Hat FORTIFY_SOURCE GCC flag, StackGuard, and ProPolice, which provide various mechanisms including canary-based detection and range/index checking.
- D3-SFCV (Stack Frame Canary Validation) from D3FEND [REF-1334] discusses canary-based detection in detail.
Mitigation
Architecture and Design
Use an abstraction library to abstract away risky APIs. Not a complete solution.
Mitigation
Implementation
Implement and perform bounds checking on input.
Mitigation
Implementation
Do not use dangerous functions such as gets. Use safer, equivalent functions which check for boundary errors.
Mitigation MIT-11
Operation
Build and Compilation
Strategy: Environment Hardening
- Run or compile the software using features or extensions that randomly arrange the positions of a program's executable and libraries in memory. Because this makes the addresses unpredictable, it can prevent an attacker from reliably jumping to exploitable code.
- Examples include Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) [REF-58] [REF-60] and Position-Independent Executables (PIE) [REF-64]. Imported modules may be similarly realigned if their default memory addresses conflict with other modules, in a process known as "rebasing" (for Windows) and "prelinking" (for Linux) [REF-1332] using randomly generated addresses. ASLR for libraries cannot be used in conjunction with prelink since it would require relocating the libraries at run-time, defeating the whole purpose of prelinking.
- For more information on these techniques see D3-SAOR (Segment Address Offset Randomization) from D3FEND [REF-1335].
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.