SB2024041508 - Multiple vulnerabilities in BUFFALO wireless LAN routers

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Unprotected storage of credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23486)

CWE-ID: CWE-256 - Unprotected Storage of Credentials

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

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system. A remote attacker on the local network can obtain configured credentials.

2) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26023)

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote administrator on the local network can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN58236836/index.html
• https://www.buffalo.jp/news/detail/20240410-01.html