medium
4.9
CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-38266: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 24 2024(Updated: )

An improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in the parameter type parser of the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware versions through 5.50(ABOM.8)C0 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to cause potential memory corruptions, resulting in a thread crash on an affected device.

Credit: security@zyxel.com.tw

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zyxel VMG8825-T50K<=5.50(ABOM.8)C0
All of
Zyxel Dx3300-t0<5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Zyxel Dx3301-t0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Dx3300-t1<5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Zyxel Dx3300-t1 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Dx3301-t0 Firmware<5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Zyxel Dx3301-t0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Dx4510-b0<5.17\(abyl.6\)c0
Zyxel Dx4510-b0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Dx4510-b1<5.17\(abyl.6\)c0
Zyxel Dx4510-b1 Firmware
All of
Zyxel DX5401-B0<5.17\(abyo.6\)c0
Zyxel DX5401-B0 firmware
All of
Zyxel DX5401-B1<5.17\(abyo.6\)c0
Zyxel Dx5401-b1 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Ex3300-T0 Firmware<5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Zyxel Ex3300-T0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Ex3300-T1<5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Zyxel Ex3300-T1
All of
Zyxel Ex3301-T0<5.50\(abvy.5\)c0
Zyxel Ex3301-T0
All of
Zyxel EX3500-T0<5.44\(achr.1\)c0
Zyxel EX3500-T0
All of
Zyxel EX3501-T0<5.44\(achr.1\)c0
Zyxel EX3501-T0
All of
Zyxel Ex3510-b0<5.17\(abup.11\)c0
Zyxel Ex3510-b0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Ex3510-b1 Firmware<5.17\(abup.11\)c0
Zyxel EX3510-B1
All of
Zyxel Ex3600-t0 Firmware<5.70\(acif.0.2\)c0
Zyxel Ex3600-t0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Ex5401-b0<5.17\(abyo.6\)c0
Zyxel Ex5401-b0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Ex5401-B1<5.17\(abyo.6\)c0
Zyxel Ex5401-b1 Firmware
All of
Zyxel EX5510<5.17\(abqx.9\)c0
Zyxel EX5510-B0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Ex5512-t0<5.70\(aceg.3\)c1
Zyxel Ex5512-t0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Ex5601-t0<5.70\(acdz.3\)c0
Zyxel Ex5601-t0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel EX5601-T1<5.70\(acdz.3\)c0
Zyxel Ex5601-t1 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Ex7501-b0<5.18\(achn.1\)c0
Zyxel Ex7501-b0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel EX7710-B0<5.18\(acak.1\)c0
Zyxel EX7710-B0
All of
Zyxel EMG3525-T50B Firmware<5.50\(abpm.9\)c0
Zyxel EMG3525-T50B Firmware
All of
Zyxel EMG5523-T50B<5.50\(abpm.9\)c0
Zyxel EMG5523-T50B Firmware
All of
Zyxel EMG5723-T50K Firmware<5.50\(abom.8\)c0
Zyxel EMG5723-T50K
All of
VMG VMG3625-T50B firmware<5.50\(abpm.9\)c0
Zyxel VMG3625-T50B firmware
All of
Zyxel VMG3927-T50K<5.50\(abom.8\)c0
Zyxel VMG3927-T50K Firmware
All of
Zyxel VMG4005-B50A firmware<5.17\(abqa.2\)c0
Zyxel VMG4005-B50A firmware
All of
Zyxel VMG4005-B60A<5.17\(abqa.2\)c0
Zyxel VMG4005-B60A
All of
Zyxel VMG8623-T50B<5.50\(abpm.9\)c0
Zyxel VMG8623-T50B Firmware
All of
Zyxel VMG8825-T50K<5.50\(abom.8\)c0
Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware
All of
Zyxel VMG8825-T50K<5.50\(abpy.1\)b24
Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware
All of
Zyxel AX7501-B0<5.17\(abpc.5\)c0
Zyxel AX7501-B0 firmware
All of
Zyxel Ax7501-b1<5.17\(abpc.5\)c0
Zyxel Ax7501-b1 Firmware
All of
Zyxel PM3100-T0 Firmware<5.42\(acbf.2\)c0
Zyxel PM3100-T0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Pm5100-t0<5.42\(acbf.2\)c0
Zyxel PM5100-T0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Pm7300-t0 Firmware<5.42\(abyy.2.1\)c0
Zyxel Pm7300-t0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Px3321-t1<5.44\(acjb.0\)c0
Zyxel Px3321-t1 Firmware
All of
Zyxel SCR50AXE Firmware<1.10\(acgn.3\)c0
Zyxel SCR50AXE
All of
Zyxel WX3100-T0 Firmware<5.50\(abvl.4.3\)c0
Zyxel WX3100-T0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Wx3401-b0 Firmware<5.17\(abve.2.5\)c0
Zyxel Wx3401-b0 Firmware
All of
Zyxel Wx5600-t0 Firmware<5.70\(aceb.3.2\)c0
Zyxel Wx5600-t0 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-38266?

    CVE-2024-38266 has a high severity due to its potential to cause memory corruption and affect device stability when exploited.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-38266?

    To fix CVE-2024-38266, update the Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware to version 5.50(ABOM.8)C0 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-38266?

    CVE-2024-38266 affects Zyxel VMG8825-T50K firmware versions prior to 5.50(ABOM.8)C0.

  • Can CVE-2024-38266 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2024-38266 requires authenticated administrator privileges for exploitation.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-38266?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-38266 may lead to memory corruption, potentially disrupting the operation of affected Zyxel devices.

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