7.5
CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-4398: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Nov 28 2023(Updated: )

An integer overflow vulnerability in the source code of the QuickSec IPSec toolkit used in the VPN feature of the Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.37, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.37, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions 4.16 through 5.37, USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions 4.16 through 5.37, and VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.37, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause denial-of-service (DoS) conditions on an affected device by sending a crafted IKE packet.

Credit: security@zyxel.com.tw

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Zyxel ZLD Firmware>=4.32<=5.37
Any of
Zyxel ATP100 Firmware
Zyxel ATP100W Firmware
Zyxel ATP200 firmware
Zyxel ATP500 Firmware
Zyxel ATP700 Firmware
Zyxel ATP800 Firmware
All of
Zyxel ZLD Firmware>=4.50<=5.37
Any of
Zyxel USG FLEX 100
Zyxel USG FLEX 100w firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 200 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 50
Zyxel USG FLEX 500 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware
All of
Zyxel ZLD Firmware>=4.16<=5.37
Any of
Zyxel USG20
Zyxel VPN50
All of
Zyxel ZLD Firmware>=4.30<=5.37
Any of
Zyxel VPN100 Firmware
Zyxel VPN1000 Firmware
Zyxel Zywall VPN300
Zyxel VPN50 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-4398?

    CVE-2023-4398 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the source code of the QuickSec IPSec toolkit used in the VPN feature of certain Zyxel ATP series firmware versions.

  • Which Zyxel products are affected by CVE-2023-4398?

    Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.37, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.37, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions 4.16 through 5.37, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions are affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-4398?

    CVE-2023-4398 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-4398?

    To fix CVE-2023-4398, update the firmware of the affected Zyxel products to versions 5.37 (for ATP series), 5.37 (for USG FLEX series), or 5.37 (for USG FLEX 50(W) series).

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4398?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-4398 in the Zyxel Security Advisory for Multiple Vulnerabilities in Firewalls and APs.

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