CVE-2023-6764: High severity zyxel atp series firmware vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2024
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Updated

A format string vulnerability in a function of the IPSec VPN feature in Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from 4.32 through 5.37 Patch 1, USG FLEX series firmware versions from 4.50 through 5.37 Patch 1, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from 4.16 through 5.37 Patch 1, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from 4.16 through 5.37 Patch 1 could allow an attacker to achieve unauthorized remote code execution by sending a sequence of specially crafted payloads containing an invalid pointer; however, such an attack would require detailed knowledge of an affected device’s memory layout and configuration.

Affected Software

88 affected components
Zyxel ATP series firmware>=4.32<5.37 Patch 1
Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware>=4.50<5.37 Patch 1
Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware>=4.16<5.37 Patch 1
Zyxel USG20(W)-VPN series firmware>=4.16<5.37 Patch 1
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Atp100 Firmware>=4.32<5.37
Zyxel Atp100 Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Atp100 Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Atp100
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Atp100w Firmware>=4.32<5.37
Zyxel Atp100w Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Atp100w Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Atp100w
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Atp200 Firmware>=4.32<5.37
Zyxel Atp200 Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Atp200 Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel ATP200
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Atp500 Firmware>=4.32<5.37
Zyxel Atp500 Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Atp500 Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel ATP500
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Atp700 Firmware>=4.32<5.37
Zyxel Atp700 Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Atp700 Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Atp700
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Atp800 Firmware>=4.32<5.37
Zyxel Atp800 Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Atp800 Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel ATP800
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 100 Firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 100 Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 100 Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Usg Flex 100
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 100ax Firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 100ax Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 100ax Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Usg Flex 100ax
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 100h Firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 100h Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 100h Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Usg Flex 100h
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w Firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel USG FLEX 200 firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel USG FLEX 200 firmware=5.37
Zyxel USG FLEX 200 firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel USG FLEX 200
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 200h Firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 200h Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 200h Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Usg Flex 200h
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 200hp Firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 200hp Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 200hp Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Usg Flex 200hp
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel USG FLEX 500 firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel USG FLEX 500 firmware=5.37
Zyxel USG FLEX 500 firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel USG FLEX 500
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 500h Firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 500h Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 500h Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Usg Flex 500h
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware=5.37
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel USG FLEX 700
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 700h Firmware>=4.50<5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 700h Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 700h Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Usg Flex 700h
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 50 Firmware>=4.16<5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 50 Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 50 Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel USG FLEX 50
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w Firmware>=4.16<5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg20-vpn Firmware>=4.16<5.37
Zyxel Usg20-vpn Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg20-vpn Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel USG20-VPN
All of the following
Any of the following
Zyxel Usg20w-vpn Firmware>=4.16<5.37
Zyxel Usg20w-vpn Firmware=5.37
Zyxel Usg20w-vpn Firmware=5.37-patch1
Zyxel USG20W-VPN

Event History

Feb 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6764?

CVE-2023-6764 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on the security of affected Zyxel devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6764?

To address CVE-2023-6764, users should upgrade to the latest patched version of the Zyxel firmware available for their devices.

3

Which Zyxel products are affected by CVE-2023-6764?

CVE-2023-6764 affects various Zyxel devices including ATP series, USG FLEX series, USG FLEX 50(W), and USG20(W)-VPN firmware versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6764?

CVE-2023-6764 is a format string vulnerability that could allow for code execution or crashes in the affected Zyxel devices.

5

What are the ramifications of not addressing CVE-2023-6764?

Failing to address CVE-2023-6764 may lead to unauthorized access or control over affected Zyxel devices, significantly compromising network security.

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