#VU78367 Exposed dangerous method or function in NMS300 - CVE-2023-38097

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78367

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38097

CWE-ID: CWE-749

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NMS300
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an exposed dangerous function within the BkreProcessThread class. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NMS300: before 1.7.0.20

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-919/
https://kb.netgear.com/000065707/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-ProSAFE-Network-Management-System-PSV-2023-0024-PSV-2023-0025

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.