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CVE-2023-28768


Improper frame handling in the Zyxel XGS2220-30 firmware version V4.80(ABXN.1), XMG1930-30 firmware version V4.80(ACAR.1), and XS1930-10 firmware version V4.80(ABQE.1) could allow an unauthenticated LAN-based attacker to cause denial-of-service (DoS) conditions by sending crafted frames to an affected switch.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5, indicating it requires adjacent network access with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 22 products from zyxel, from zyxel, from zyxel and 19 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.


Published

2023-08-14T17:15:10.157

Last Modified

2024-11-21T07:55:58.267

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 (MEDIUM)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-755
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-755

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Operating System zyxel xgs2220-30_firmware 4.80\(abxn.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xgs2220-30 - No
Operating System zyxel xgs2220-30f_firmware 4.80\(abye.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xgs2220-30f - No
Operating System zyxel xgs2220-30hp_firmware 4.80\(abxo.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xgs2220-30hp - No
Operating System zyxel xgs2220-54_firmware 4.80\(abxp.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xgs2220-54 - No
Operating System zyxel xgs2220-54fp_firmware 4.80\(acce.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xgs2220-54fp - No
Operating System zyxel xgs2220-54hp_firmware 4.80\(abxq.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xgs2220-54hp - No
Operating System zyxel xmg1930-30_firmware 4.80\(acar.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xmg1930-30 - No
Operating System zyxel xmg1930-30hp_firmware 4.80\(acas.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xmg1930-30hp - No
Operating System zyxel xs1930-10_firmware 4.80\(abqe.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xs1930-10 - No
Operating System zyxel xs1930-12f_firmware 4.80\(abzv.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xs1930-12f - No
Operating System zyxel xs1930-12hp_firmware 4.80\(abqf.1\) Yes
Hardware zyxel xs1930-12hp - No

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For zyxel's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.