Vulnerability identifier: #VU76514
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
ATP series
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
USG FLEX series
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
VPN series
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
USG series
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
USG FLEX 50W
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
USG20W-VPN
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
ZyWALL
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: ZyXEL Communications Corp.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the notification function. 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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
ATP series: 4.32 - 5.36 Patch 1
USG FLEX series: 4.50 - 5.36 Patch 1
USG FLEX 50W: 4.25 - 5.36 Patch 1
USG20W-VPN: 4.25 - 5.36 Patch 1
VPN series: 4.30 - 5.36 Patch 1
ZyWALL: 4.25 - 4.73 Patch 1
USG series: 4.25 - 4.73 Patch 1
External links
http://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-buffer-overflow-vulnerabilities-of-firewalls
http://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxels-guidance-for-the-recent-attacks-on-the-zywall-devices
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.