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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-19843: ZDI-24-584: (Pwn2Own) NETGEAR RAX30 fing_dil Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jun 10 2024(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. The specific flaw exists within fing_dil 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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR RAX30

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-19843?

    ZDI-CAN-19843 has been rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19843?

    To mitigate ZDI-CAN-19843, it is recommended to update the firmware of the NETGEAR RAX30 router to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • What types of systems are affected by ZDI-CAN-19843?

    ZDI-CAN-19843 affects NETGEAR RAX30 routers specifically.

  • Who can exploit ZDI-CAN-19843?

    ZDI-CAN-19843 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers with no authentication required.

  • What service is linked to the vulnerability ZDI-CAN-19843?

    The specific flaw in ZDI-CAN-19843 is associated with the fing_dil service within the affected routers.

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