CVE-2024-9197

4.9 · MEDIUM

Published Dec 3, 2024 zyxel CWE-120 EPSS 0.49% (40th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Overview

CVE-2024-9197 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting zyxel dx3300-t0_firmware. It was published on December 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

A post-authentication buffer overflow vulnerability in the parameter "action" of the CGI program in Zyxel VMG3625-T50B firmware versions through V5.50(ABPM.9.2)C0 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to cause a temporary denial of service (DoS) condition against the web management interface by sending a crafted HTTP GET request to a vulnerable device if the function ZyEE is enabled.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zyxel. Update dx3300-t0_firmware to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
zyxel	dx3300-t0_firmware	>= 0, < 5.50\(aby.5.4\)c0	Affected
zyxel	dx3300-t1_firmware	>= 0, < 5.50\(aby.5.4\)c0	Affected
zyxel	dx3301-t0_firmware	>= 0, < 5.50\(aby.5.4\)c0	Affected
zyxel	dx4510-b0_firmware	>= 0, < 5.17\(abyl.8\)c0	Affected
zyxel	dx4510-b1_firmware	>= 0, < 5.17\(abyl.8\)c0	Affected
zyxel	dx5401-b0_firmware	>= 0, < 5.17\(abyo.6.4\)c0	Affected
zyxel	dx5401-b1_firmware	>= 0, < 5.17\(abyo.6.4\)c0	Affected
zyxel	ee6510-10_firmware	>= 0, < 5.19\(acjq.1\)c0	Affected
zyxel	ex3300-t0_firmware	>= 0, < 5.50\(aby.5.4\)c0	Affected
zyxel	ex3300-t1_firmware	>= 0, < 5.50\(aby.5.4\)c0	Affected

References

Ref www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-buffer-overflow-and-post-authentication-command-injection-vulnerabilities-in-some-4g-lte-5g-nr-cpe-dsl-ethernet-cpe-fiber-onts-and-wifi-extenders-12-03-2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9197?

CVE-2024-9197 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting zyxel dx3300-t0_firmware. It was published on December 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-9197?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-9197?

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