CVE-2023-6764

HIGH
Published Feb 20, 2024 Modified Jan 21, 2025 CWE-134

Description

A format string vulnerability in a function of the IPSec VPN feature in Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from 4.32 through 5.37 Patch 1, USG FLEX series firmware versions from 4.50 through 5.37 Patch 1, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from 4.16 through 5.37 Patch 1, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from 4.16 through 5.37 Patch 1 could allow an attacker to achieve unauthorized remote code execution by sending a sequence of specially crafted payloads containing an invalid pointer; however, such an attack would require detailed knowledge of an affected device’s memory layout and configuration.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-134 CWE-134

Affected Products

Vendor Product
zyxel atp100_firmware
zyxel atp100_firmware
zyxel atp100_firmware
zyxel atp100
zyxel atp100w_firmware
zyxel atp100w_firmware
zyxel atp100w_firmware
zyxel atp100w
zyxel atp200_firmware
zyxel atp200_firmware
zyxel atp200_firmware
zyxel atp200
zyxel atp500_firmware
zyxel atp500_firmware
zyxel atp500_firmware
zyxel atp500
zyxel atp700_firmware
zyxel atp700_firmware
zyxel atp700_firmware
zyxel atp700
zyxel atp800_firmware
zyxel atp800_firmware
zyxel atp800_firmware
zyxel atp800
zyxel usg_flex_100_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100
zyxel usg_flex_100ax_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100ax_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100ax_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100ax
zyxel usg_flex_100h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100h
zyxel usg_flex_100w_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100w_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100w_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_100w
zyxel usg_flex_200_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_200_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_200_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_200
zyxel usg_flex_200h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_200h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_200h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_200h
zyxel usg_flex_200hp_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_200hp_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_200hp_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_200hp
zyxel usg_flex_500_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_500_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_500_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_500
zyxel usg_flex_500h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_500h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_500h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_500h
zyxel usg_flex_700_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_700_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_700_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_700
zyxel usg_flex_700h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_700h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_700h_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_700h
zyxel usg_flex_50_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_50_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_50_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_50
zyxel usg_flex_50w_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_50w_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_50w_firmware
zyxel usg_flex_50w
zyxel usg20-vpn_firmware
zyxel usg20-vpn_firmware
zyxel usg20-vpn_firmware
zyxel usg20-vpn
zyxel usg20w-vpn_firmware
zyxel usg20w-vpn_firmware
zyxel usg20w-vpn_firmware
zyxel usg20w-vpn

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6764? +
A format string vulnerability in a function of the IPSec VPN feature in Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from 4.32 through 5.37 Patch 1, USG FLEX series firmware versions from 4.50 through 5.37 Patch 1, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from 4.16 through 5.37 Patch 1, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from 4.16 through 5.37 Patch 1 could allow an attacker to achieve unauthorized remote code execution by sending a sequence of specially crafted payloads containing an invalid pointer; however, such an attack would require detailed knowledge of an affected device’s memory layout and configuration. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-6764? +
CVE-2023-6764 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6764? +
CVE-2023-6764 affects products from zyxel, specifically: atp100, atp100_firmware, atp100w, atp100w_firmware, atp200, atp200_firmware, atp500, atp500_firmware, atp700, atp700_firmware, atp800, atp800_firmware, usg20-vpn, usg20-vpn_firmware, usg20w-vpn, usg20w-vpn_firmware, usg_flex_100, usg_flex_100_firmware, usg_flex_100ax, usg_flex_100ax_firmware, usg_flex_100h, usg_flex_100h_firmware, usg_flex_100w, usg_flex_100w_firmware, usg_flex_200, usg_flex_200_firmware, usg_flex_200h, usg_flex_200h_firmware, usg_flex_200hp, usg_flex_200hp_firmware, usg_flex_50, usg_flex_500, usg_flex_500_firmware, usg_flex_500h, usg_flex_500h_firmware, usg_flex_50_firmware, usg_flex_50w, usg_flex_50w_firmware, usg_flex_700, usg_flex_700_firmware, usg_flex_700h, usg_flex_700h_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-6764? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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