#VU82968 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in RAX30

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82968

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-347

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RAX30
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper firmware signature scheme. A local administrator can update victim’s firmware with non-NETGEAR firmware

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

RAX30: All versions

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External links
https://kb.netgear.com/000065861/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Firmware-Signature-Scheme-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2023-0100

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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