ZDI-CAN-19918: ZDI-23-839: NETGEAR RAX30 cmsCli_authenticate Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jun 8, 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
Jun 8, 2023
Advisory Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
Description
Mar 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:25 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-19918?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-19918 is critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by network-adjacent attackers.
2
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19918?
To fix ZDI-CAN-19918, users should update their NETGEAR RAX30 router to the latest firmware version available.
3
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19918?
NETGEAR RAX30 router users are affected by the ZDI-CAN-19918 vulnerability.
4
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-19918?
No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-CAN-19918 vulnerability.
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What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-19918?
ZDI-CAN-19918 is a remote code execution vulnerability that affects NETGEAR RAX30 routers.