CVE-2024-38270

Description

An insufficient entropy vulnerability caused by the improper use of a randomness function with low entropy for web authentication tokens generation exists in the Zyxel GS1900-10HP firmware version V2.80(AAZI.0)C0. This vulnerability could allow a LAN-based attacker a slight chance to gain a valid session token if multiple authenticated sessions are alive.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory zyxel.com
Affected: Zyxel GS1900-10HP firmware
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-insufficient-entropy-vulnerability-for-web-authentication-tokens-generation-in-gs1900-series-switches-09-10-2024 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38270?
CVE-2024-38270 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38270?
To fix CVE-2024-38270, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-38270 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38270 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38270?
CVE-2024-38270 affects Zyxel GS1900-10HP firmware.
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