ZDI-23-1163: NETGEAR RAX30 Telnet CLI passwd Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Netgear RAX30

Event History

Aug 22, 2023
Advisory Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
Description
Mar 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:22 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-23-1163?

ZDI-23-1163 is considered critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix ZDI-23-1163?

To fix ZDI-23-1163, ensure that your NETGEAR RAX30 router is updated to the latest firmware version provided by NETGEAR.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-23-1163?

ZDI-23-1163 affects installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers that permit network-adjacent access.

4

What type of attack can be executed through ZDI-23-1163?

ZDI-23-1163 allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code by bypassing existing authentication mechanisms.

5

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-23-1163?

Yes, although authentication is required to exploit ZDI-23-1163, it can be bypassed due to the vulnerability's nature.

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