Vulnerability Description
NETGEAR RAX30 DHCP Server Command Injection 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 the DHCP server. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19705.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Rax30 Firmware | < 1.0.9.92 |
| Netgear | Rax30 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.netgear.com/000065645/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1162/Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.netgear.com/000065645/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1162/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-40480?
CVE-2023-40480 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). NETGEAR RAX30 DHCP Server Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX...
How severe is CVE-2023-40480?
CVE-2023-40480 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40480?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Rax30 Firmware, Netgear Rax30.