NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2023-35721

8.1HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Multiple Routers
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

Summary

NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of multiple NETGEAR routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the update functionality, which operates over HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19981.

Affected Version(s)

Multiple Routers = 1.0.12.120_2.0.83

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/
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https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Im...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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