NETGEAR Routers Curl_post Improper Cert Validation RCE Vulner.
CVE-2023-35721 Published on May 3, 2024
NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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.
Weakness Type
Improper Certificate Validation
The software does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. When a certificate is invalid or malicious, it might allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by interfering in the communication path between the host and client. The software might connect to a malicious host while believing it is a trusted host, or the software might be deceived into accepting spoofed data that appears to originate from a trusted host.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-35721
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Affected Versions
NETGEAR Multiple Routers:- Version 1.0.12.120_2.0.83 is affected.
- Before 1.1.15.128 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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