SB2020121749 - Remote code execution in Zyxel CPE models



SB2020121749 - Remote code execution in Zyxel CPE models

Published: December 17, 2020 Updated: July 18, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2020121749
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-7673)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the URL parser of the zhttpd web server. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.