CVE-2023-51073

Buffalo Ls210d Firmware remote code execution

8.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.31%

Published11 Jan 2024

Description

An issue in Buffalo LS210D v.1.78-0.03 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Firmware Update Script at /etc/init.d/update_notifications.sh.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityHigh

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Buffalo Ls210d Firmware1.78-0.03

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

https://github.com/christopher-pace/CVE-2023-51073/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.buffalotech.comProduct

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-51073 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-51073 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.31%.

How severe is CVE-2023-51073?

CVE-2023-51073 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-51073?

Affected products include Buffalo Ls210d Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51073?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.