CVE-2023-50240: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 8, 2024

Updated

Two stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the boa setRadvdInterfaceParam functionality of Realtek rtl819x Jungle SDK v3.4.11. A specially crafted series of network requests can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger these vulnerabilities.This stack-based buffer overflow is related to the AdvDefaultPreference request's parameter.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Realtek Rtl819x Jungle Software Development Kit=3.4.11

All of the following

Level1 Wbr-6013 Firmware=rer4_a_v3411b_2t2r_lev_09_170623

Level1 Wbr-6013

Event History

Jul 8, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:22 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:22 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50240?

CVE-2023-50240 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50240?

To fix CVE-2023-50240, apply the latest updates or patches provided by Realtek for the rtl819x Jungle SDK and affected firmware.

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-50240?

CVE-2023-50240 affects the Realtek rtl819x Jungle Software Development Kit version 3.4.11 and specific firmware versions of the Level1 Wbr-6013 router.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2023-50240?

The potential consequences of CVE-2023-50240 include unauthorized remote code execution and compromise of affected systems.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-50240?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-50240 by sending specially crafted network requests to trigger the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.