ZDI-CAN-19839: ZDI-23-499: (Pwn2Own) NETGEAR RAX30 soap_serverd Stack-based Buffer Overflow Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Published May 1, 2023
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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.

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