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CVE-2021-31755

Critical 🇺🇸 CISA KEV ⚡ Exploit Available
Tenda AC11 Router Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability — Tenda AC11 devices contain a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in /goform/setmac which allows attackers to execute code via a crafted post req
Published: Nov 3, 2021  ·  Source: CISA_KEV
CVSS v3
9.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Tenda AC11 Router Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability — Tenda AC11 devices contain a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in /goform/setmac which allows attackers to execute code via a crafted post request.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

Tenda AC11 routers contain a critical stack buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2021-31755) in the /goform/setmac endpoint that allows unauthenticated remote code execution via crafted POST requests. With a CVSS score of 9.0 and publicly available exploits, this vulnerability poses an immediate threat to network infrastructure across Saudi organizations. Patching is urgently required as compromised routers can serve as entry points for lateral movement into corporate networks.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 20, 2026 17:35
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability critically impacts Saudi telecommunications infrastructure (STC, Mobily, Zain), government networks (NCA, CITC), banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions), and enterprise networks across all sectors. Tenda routers are widely deployed in SMEs, branch offices, and remote locations throughout Saudi Arabia. Compromised routers enable attackers to intercept traffic, establish persistent backdoors, and pivot into internal networks. Healthcare facilities and energy sector organizations using these devices face operational disruption and data breach risks.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain) Government (NCA, CITC, Ministry networks) Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated) Healthcare Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO, SEC) Small and Medium Enterprises Education Retail
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Tenda AC11 devices in your network using network scanning tools (nmap, Shodan queries for Saudi IP ranges)
2. Isolate affected routers from critical network segments if patching cannot be completed immediately
3. Change default credentials on all Tenda devices and implement strong authentication
4. Monitor router logs for suspicious /goform/setmac requests

PATCHING:
1. Download the latest firmware from Tenda's official website (verify authenticity via digital signatures)
2. Apply firmware updates immediately to all Tenda AC11 devices
3. Document patch deployment across your infrastructure
4. Reboot devices after patching and verify connectivity

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement WAF/IPS rules to block POST requests to /goform/setmac endpoints
2. Restrict router management access to specific trusted IP ranges
3. Disable remote management features if not required
4. Implement network segmentation to isolate router management traffic

DETECTION:
1. Monitor for HTTP POST requests to /goform/setmac with unusual payload sizes
2. Alert on failed authentication attempts to router management interfaces
3. Track firmware version changes on network devices
4. Implement IDS signatures for stack overflow exploitation patterns
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع أجهزة Tenda AC11 في شبكتك باستخدام أدوات المسح (nmap، استعلامات Shodan للنطاقات السعودية)
2. عزل أجهزة التوجيه المتأثرة عن القطاعات الحرجة إذا لم يكن التصحيح ممكناً فوراً
3. تغيير بيانات الاعتماد الافتراضية على جميع أجهزة Tenda وتنفيذ مصادقة قوية
4. مراقبة سجلات جهاز التوجيه للطلبات المريبة إلى /goform/setmac

التصحيح:
1. تحميل أحدث البرامج الثابتة من موقع Tenda الرسمي (التحقق من الأصالة عبر التوقيعات الرقمية)
2. تطبيق تحديثات البرامج الثابتة فوراً على جميع أجهزة Tenda AC11
3. توثيق نشر التصحيح عبر البنية الأساسية
4. إعادة تشغيل الأجهزة بعد التصحيح والتحقق من الاتصال

الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. تنفيذ قواعد WAF/IPS لحظر طلبات POST إلى نقاط نهاية /goform/setmac
2. تقييد وصول إدارة جهاز التوجيه إلى نطاقات IP موثوقة محددة
3. تعطيل ميزات الإدارة البعيدة إذا لم تكن مطلوبة
4. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة لعزل حركة إدارة جهاز التوجيه

الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات HTTP POST إلى /goform/setmac بأحجام حمولة غير عادية
2. التنبيه على محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة لواجهات إدارة جهاز التوجيه
3. تتبع تغييرات إصدار البرامج الثابتة على أجهزة الشبكة
4. تنفيذ توقيعات IDS لأنماط استغلال تجاوز المكدس
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.8.1 - Asset Management and Inventory ECC 2024 A.12.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2 - System Development and Change Management
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Asset Management SAMA CSF PR.PT-2 - Security Patches and Updates SAMA CSF DE.CM-8 - Malware Detection
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Inventory of Assets ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Change Management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security Patches PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability Scanning
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
Tenda:AC11 Router
📊 CVSS Score
9.0
/ 10.0 — Critical
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Critical
CVSS Score9.0
EPSS94.26%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✓ Yes
CISA KEV🇺🇸 Yes
KEV Due Date2021-11-17
Published 2021-11-03
Source Feed cisa_kev
Views 1
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
9.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
kev actively-exploited
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