VDB-250404 · CVE-2023-51073 · GCVE-0-2023-51073

Buffalo LS210D 1.78-0.03 Firmware Update Script update_notifications.sh privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Buffalo LS210D 1.78-0.03. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/init.d/update_notifications.sh of the component Firmware Update Script. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-51073. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Buffalo LS210D 1.78-0.03. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /etc/init.d/update_notifications.sh of the component Firmware Update Script. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue in Buffalo LS210D v.1.78-0.03 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Firmware Update Script at /etc/init.d/update_notifications.sh.

The weakness was shared 01/11/2024. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-51073 since 12/18/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Buffalo

Name

LS210D

Version

1.78-0.03

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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NVD Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/18/2023 🔍
01/11/2024 +24 days 🔍
01/11/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/07/2025 +512 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-51073 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-51073
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-250404

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2024 08:37
Updated: 06/07/2025 00:57
Changes: 01/11/2024 08:37 (37), 01/30/2024 10:01 (11), 06/07/2025 00:57 (15)
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