CVE-2023-24508: Remote Code Execution in Baicells RTS Platform

Published Jan 24, 2023
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Updated

Baicells Nova 227, Nova 233, and Nova 243 LTE TDD eNodeB and Nova 246 devices with firmware through RTS/RTD 3.6.6 are vulnerable to remote shell code exploitation via HTTP command injections. Commands are executed using pre-login execution and executed with root permissions. The following methods below have been tested and validated by a 3rd party analyst and has been confirmed exploitable special thanks to Rustam Amin for providing the steps to reproduce.

Other sources

Baicells Nova 227, Nova 233, and Nova 243 LTE TDD eNodeB devices with firmware through RTS/RTD 3.6.6 are vulnerable to remote shell code exploitation via HTTP command injections. Commands are executed using pre-login execution and executed with root permissions. The following methods below have been tested and validated by a 3rd party analyst and has been confirmed exploitable special thanks to Rustam Amin for providing the steps to reproduce.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Baicells Rtd Firmware<3.7.11.6
Baicells Rts Firmware<3.7.11.6
Baicells Nova227
Baicells Nova233
Baicells Nova243
Baicells Nova246

Remediation

Information

Baicells recommends that all customers currently running an earlier version of RTS/RTD upgrade their products to the 3.7.11.6 firmware.

Event History

Jan 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:32 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24508?

CVE-2023-24508 has a high severity due to its potential for remote shell code exploitation and execution of commands with root permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-24508?

To fix CVE-2023-24508, upgrade the firmware of the affected Baicells devices to version 3.7.11.6 or later.

3

Which Baicells devices are affected by CVE-2023-24508?

CVE-2023-24508 affects Baicells Nova 227, Nova 233, Nova 243 LTE TDD eNodeB, and Nova 246 devices running specific firmware versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-24508?

CVE-2023-24508 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by HTTP command injections in the affected Baicells devices.

5

Can CVE-2023-24508 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2023-24508 can be exploited using pre-login execution, allowing unauthorized access to execute commands.

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