CVE-2024-35106

4.6 MEDIUM

📋 TL;DR

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the NEXTU FLETA AX1500 WIFI6 router's web interface at /boafrm/formIpQoS. Attackers can exploit this via crafted POST requests to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. This affects users of the vulnerable router firmware version.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • NEXTU FLETA AX1500 WIFI6
Versions: v1.0.3
Operating Systems: Embedded router firmware
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Vulnerability exists in default web management interface. No special configuration required for exploitation.

⚠️ Manual Verification Required

This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.

Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).

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Recommended Actions:
  1. Review the CVE details at NVD
  2. Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
  3. Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
  4. Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to full router compromise, network traffic interception, and lateral movement into connected networks.

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Likely Case

Router crash and denial of service requiring physical reset, disrupting network connectivity for all connected devices.

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If Mitigated

Limited to denial of service if exploit attempts are blocked at network perimeter or router is not internet-facing.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH - Routers with web management exposed to internet are directly vulnerable to remote exploitation.
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Requires attacker to be on local network, but still poses significant risk to network availability.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Public proof-of-concept available on GitHub. Exploitation requires sending crafted POST request to vulnerable endpoint.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: https://ez-net.co.kr/new_2012/customer/download_view.php?cid=&sid=&goods=&cate=&q=&seq=233

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Check vendor website for firmware updates. 2. Download latest firmware. 3. Access router web interface. 4. Navigate to firmware update section. 5. Upload and apply new firmware. 6. Reboot router.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable Remote Management

all

Prevent external access to router web interface

Access router admin panel -> Security/Remote Management -> Disable remote access

Network Segmentation

all

Isolate router management interface from untrusted networks

Configure firewall rules to block external access to router IP on ports 80/443

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Replace vulnerable router with different model that receives security updates
  • Place router behind dedicated firewall with strict inbound rules blocking web management ports

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check router firmware version in web interface under System Status or About page

Check Version:

curl -s http://router-ip/ | grep -i 'version' or check web interface

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version is no longer v1.0.3 after update

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Multiple POST requests to /boafrm/formIpQoS with abnormal payload lengths
  • Router crash/reboot events in system logs

Network Indicators:

  • Unusual POST requests to router IP on port 80/443 targeting /boafrm/formIpQoS
  • Sudden loss of router connectivity

SIEM Query:

source="router_logs" AND (uri="/boafrm/formIpQoS" OR message="crash" OR message="reboot")

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