CVE-2023-38120: Adtran SR400ac ping Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

Adtran SR400ac ping Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adtran SR400ac routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the ping command, which is available over JSON-RPC. A crafted host parameter can trigger execution of a system call composed from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. . Was ZDI-CAN-20525.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Adtran SR400ac
All of the following
Any of the following
Adtran Sr400ac Firmware=10.8.5.1
Adtran Sr400ac Firmware=10.8.8.1
Adtran SR400ac

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:12 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38120?

CVE-2023-38120 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution on affected Adtran SR400ac devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-38120?

To mitigate CVE-2023-38120, update your Adtran SR400ac router to the latest firmware version provided by Adtran.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-38120?

CVE-2023-38120 affects installations of the Adtran SR400ac routers that have not been patched.

4

Can CVE-2023-38120 be exploited without authentication?

No, CVE-2023-38120 requires authentication to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What kind of attack does CVE-2023-38120 enable?

CVE-2023-38120 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Adtran SR400ac routers.

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