PT-2024-4161 · NetGear · Netgear Prosafe Network Management System

Published 2024-01-11 · Updated 2024-05-24 · CVE-2024-5245

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System (affected versions not specified)

Description This issue allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations. The flaw exists within the product installer due to the use of default MySQL credentials. An attacker can leverage this to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. The attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1392

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-04645

CVE-2024-5245

ZDI-24-496

Affected Products

Netgear Prosafe Network Management System

References · 6

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-496 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-04645 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5245 · Security Note
• https://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0003-PSV-2024-0004 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-5245 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1793459951219749008 · Twitter Post