ZDI-CAN-19839: ZDI-23-499: (Pwn2Own) NETGEAR RAX30 soap_serverd Stack-based Buffer Overflow Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Published May 1, 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 Software
1 affected component
Netgear RAX30
Event History
May 1, 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-CAN-19839?
ZDI-CAN-19839 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.
2
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19839?
To mitigate ZDI-CAN-19839, users should update their NETGEAR RAX30 router to the latest firmware provided by NETGEAR.
3
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19839?
Only NETGEAR RAX30 router users are affected by the ZDI-CAN-19839 vulnerability.
4
Can ZDI-CAN-19839 be exploited remotely?
Yes, ZDI-CAN-19839 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers, allowing arbitrary code execution.
5
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-19839?
No, ZDI-CAN-19839 does not require authentication, making it particularly dangerous.