CVE-2024-45414 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The HTTPD binary in multiple ZTE routers has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in webPrivateDecrypt function. This function is responsible for decrypting RSA encrypted ciphertext, the encrypted data is supplied base64 encoded. The decoded ciphertext is stored on the stack without checking its length. An unauthenticated attacker can get RCE as root by exploiting this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121

References

https://wr3nchsr.github.io/zte-multiple-routers-httpd-vulnerabilities-advisory/

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-45414?

CVE-2024-45414 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The HTTPD binary in multiple ZTE routers has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in webPrivateDecrypt function. This function is responsible for decrypting RSA encrypted ciphertext, the encryp...

How severe is CVE-2024-45414?

CVE-2024-45414 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45414?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.