ZDI-23-851: (Pwn2Own) Western Digital MyCloud PR4100 RESTSDK Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Published Jun 8, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Western Digital MyCloud PR4100 NAS devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Western Digital MyCloud PR4100

Event History

Jun 8, 2023
Advisory Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-23-851?

The severity of ZDI-23-851 is considered high due to its potential for enabling denial-of-service conditions.

2

How do I fix ZDI-23-851?

Fixing ZDI-23-851 involves applying the latest security patches provided by Western Digital for the MyCloud PR4100 device.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-23-851?

ZDI-23-851 affects installations of Western Digital MyCloud PR4100 NAS devices that are network-adjacent.

4

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-23-851?

No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-23-851.

5

What type of attack is associated with ZDI-23-851?

ZDI-23-851 is associated with denial-of-service attacks.

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