SB2022090724 - Remote code execution in Zyxel products



SB2022090724 - Remote code execution in Zyxel products

Published: September 7, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022090724
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Format string error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34747)

CWE-ID: CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


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

The vulnerability exists due to a format string error. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted UDP packet 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.