#VU87210 Stack-based buffer overflow in NETGEAR products - CVE-2023-48725

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87210

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48725

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RAX28
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX29
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
RAX30
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote administrator can trigger stack-based buffer overflow 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

RAX28: before 1.0.13.102_HOTFIX

RAX29: before 1.0.13.102_HOTFIX

RAX30: before 1.0.13.102_HOTFIX

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External links
https://kb.netgear.com/000066037/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Stack-Overflow-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2023-0160

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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