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CVE-2023-28768

6.5 · MEDIUM

Improper frame handling in the Zyxel XGS2220-30 firmware version V4.80(ABXN.1), XMG1930-30 firmware version V4.80(ACAR.1), and XS1930-10 firmware version V4.80(ABQE.1) could allow an unauthenticate…

Published Aug 14, 2023CWE-755EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2023-28768 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper frame handling in the Zyxel XGS2220-30 firmware version V4.80(ABXN.1), XMG1930-30 firmware version V4.80(ACAR.1), and XS1930-10 firmware version V4.80(ABQE.1) could allow an unauthenticated LAN-based attacker to cause denial-of-service (DoS) conditions by sending crafted frames to an affected switch.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-dos-vulnerability-of-xgs2220-xmg1930-and-xs1930-series-switchesRefwww.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-dos-vulnerability-of-xgs2220-xmg1930-and-xs1930-series-switches

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28768?

CVE-2023-28768 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-28768?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-28768?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-28768?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-28768 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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