CVE-2023-38097 Code injection in ProSAFE Network Management System

High 7.2 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System by exploiting an exposed dangerous function.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-38097?

CVE-2023-38097 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System BkreProcessThread Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the BkreProcessThread class. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19719.

Weakness: CWE-749

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38097?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Prosafe Network Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38097?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38097 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2023-38097 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38097 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rx4x-7ch5-99xv.