CVE-2024-42057

Description

A command injection vulnerability in the IPSec VPN feature of Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V4.50 through V5.38, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some OS commands on an affected device by sending a crafted username to the vulnerable device. Note that this attack could be successful only if the device was configured in User-Based-PSK authentication mode and a valid user with a long username exceeding 28 characters exists.

References

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/helldown-ransomware-exploits-zyxel-vpn-flaw-to-breach-networks/

https://blog.sekoia.io/helldown-ransomware-an-overview-of-this-emerging-threat/

https://latesthackingnews.com/2024/09/06/zyxel-patched-numerous-security-flaws-across-different-products/

https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/zyxel-patches-critical-os-command.html

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/09/03/cve-2024-7261/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zyxel-warns-of-critical-os-command-injection-flaw-in-routers/

https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-firewalls-09-03-2024

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Risk Information

CVSS v2

CVSS v3