CVE-2023-38591 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflows in Netgear DG834Gv5 routers allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted parameters.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-38591?
CVE-2023-38591 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Netgear DG834Gv5 1.6.01.34 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the wla_ssid and wla_temp_ssid parameters at bsw_ssid.cgi.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38591?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear Dg834gv5 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38591?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-38591 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38591 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hhg-rx42-fw6p.