#VU89856 Stack-based buffer overflow in Omada ER605 - CVE-2024-5242

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89856

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5242

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Omada ER605
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: TP-Link

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the handling of DDNS error codes. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Omada ER605: before 2_2.2.4 Build 20240119

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-501/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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