CVE-2023-34285: NETGEAR RAX30 cmsCli_authenticate Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

NETGEAR RAX30 cmsCliauthenticate Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within a shared library used by the telnetd service, which listens on TCP port 23 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19918.

Affected Software

3 affected components
All of the following
Netgear RAX30 firmware<1.0.11.96_2_hotfix
Netgear RAX30
Netgear RAX30

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:57 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:57 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:25 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34285?

CVE-2023-34285 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-34285?

To fix CVE-2023-34285, upgrade your NETGEAR RAX30 firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-34285?

CVE-2023-34285 affects installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers running firmware version 1.0.11.96_2_hotfix or earlier.

4

Can CVE-2023-34285 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-34285 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers without requiring authentication.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-34285?

CVE-2023-34285 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

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