ZDI-CAN-19843: 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-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.