VDB-232011 · CVE-2023-34596 · EUVD-2023-38651

Aeotec WallMote Switch 2.3 Z-Wave Message denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Aeotec WallMote Switch 2.3 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Z-Wave Message Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-34596. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Aeotec WallMote Switch 2.3. This affects an unknown part of the component Z-Wave Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability in Aeotec WallMote Switch firmware v2.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted Z-Wave message.

The weakness was released 06/20/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at aeotec.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-34596 since 06/07/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-38651). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Aeotec

Name

WallMote Switch

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

06/07/2023 🔍
06/20/2023 +13 days 🔍
06/20/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/08/2026 +933 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: aeotec.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-34596 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-34596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232011
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2023 17:10
Updated: 01/08/2026 12:43
Changes: 06/20/2023 17:10 (38), 07/16/2023 08:17 (11), 12/10/2024 00:11 (26), 01/08/2026 12:43 (1)
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