NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Tomcat Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

May 22nd, 2024
ZDI-24-497 ZDI-CAN-22868

CVE ID

CVE-2024-5246

CVSS Score

8.8 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

NETGEAR

Affected Products

ProSAFE Network Management System

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from the use of a vulnerable version of Apache Tomcat. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

Additional Details

NETGEAR has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0003-PSV-2024-0004

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-01-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-05-22 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated

Credit

191bb9f9c7b3a89d5a586e15299e24417a4aca4d

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