CVE-2023-50240 Memory corruption in WBR-6013

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Realtek-based routers via stack-based buffer overflows in the RadvdInterfaceParam functionality.

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-2023-50240?

CVE-2023-50240 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in LevelOne WBR-6013, published on 8 Jul 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Two stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the boa set_RadvdInterfaceParam functionality of Realtek rtl819x Jungle SDK v3.4.11. A specially crafted series of network requests can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger these vulnerabilities.This stack-based buffer overflow is related to the `AdvDefaultPreference` request's parameter.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50240?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Level1 Wbr-6013 Firmware, Realtek Rtl819x Jungle Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50240?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50240 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-2023-50240 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-50240 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2qjj-5hcf-4j4c.

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