ZDI-24-584: (Pwn2Own) NETGEAR RAX30 fing_dil Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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. The specific flaw exists within fingdil service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
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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. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2023-51635.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-24-584?
The severity of ZDI-24-584 is high, as it allows unauthorized execution of arbitrary code on NETGEAR RAX30 routers.
How do I fix ZDI-24-584?
To fix ZDI-24-584, update your NETGEAR RAX30 router to the latest firmware version provided by NETGEAR.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-584?
ZDI-24-584 affects users of NETGEAR RAX30 routers that have not been updated to the latest security patch.
What type of attack does ZDI-24-584 enable?
ZDI-24-584 enables network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code without requiring authentication.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-24-584?
No, authentication is not required to exploit the vulnerability referenced by ZDI-24-584.