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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-23-839: NETGEAR RAX30 cmsCli_authenticate Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jun 08 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR RAX30

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-23-839?

    The severity of ZDI-23-839 is critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.

  • How do I fix ZDI-23-839?

    To fix ZDI-23-839, update the firmware of your NETGEAR RAX30 router to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-23-839?

    ZDI-23-839 affects users of NETGEAR RAX30 routers that have not been updated to the latest firmware.

  • Can ZDI-23-839 be exploited remotely?

    ZDI-23-839 requires network-adjacent access, meaning that an attacker needs to be on the same network to exploit it.

  • What types of attacks can leverage ZDI-23-839?

    ZDI-23-839 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected NETGEAR RAX30 routers, potentially compromising the device.

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