#VU78347 Format string error in ZyXEL Communications Corp. products - CVE-2023-33011

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78347

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33011

CWE-ID: CWE-134

Exploitation vector: Local 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 FLEX 50W
Hardware solutions / Firmware
USG20W-VPN
Hardware solutions / Firmware

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 format string error. A remote attacker on the local network can supply a specially crafted input that contains format string specifiers 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: 5.10 - 5.36 Patch 2

USG FLEX series: 5.00 - 5.36 Patch 2

USG FLEX 50W: 5.10 - 5.36 Patch 2

USG20W-VPN: 5.10 - 5.36 Patch 2

VPN series: 5.00 - 5.36 Patch 2

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External links
https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-firewalls-and-wlan-controllers

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.