CVE-2020-22654

In Ruckus R310 10.5.1.0.199, Ruckus R500 10.5.1.0.199, Ruckus R600 10.5.1.0.199, Ruckus T300 10.5.1.0.199, Ruckus T301n 10.5.1.0.199, Ruckus T301s…

Critical · published January 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
26.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A firmware flaw makes it possible to sidestep security checks entirely! Imagine being able to enter a highly secure building without a proper ID — that’s the level of risk we’re talking about with CVE-2020-22654! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel that accidentally allows guests to check in without verifying their identity — an open invitation for anyone to wander into the restricted areas without a legitimate reservation. With the right know-how, attackers can exploit this flaw to potentially load malicious firmware onto devices without any valid checksum checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to install unauthorized firmware on affected Ruckus devices, which might lead to data breaches, network compromises, and complete loss of control over the device’s functions. This could result in an absolutely devastating impact on your network's integrity and security!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel that accidentally allows guests to check in without verifying their identity — an open invitation for anyone to wander into the restricted areas without a legitimate reservation. With the right know-how, attackers can exploit this flaw to potentially load malicious firmware onto devices without any valid checksum checks. This critical vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the firmware image's MD5 checksum validation, meaning malicious firmware can be loaded onto devices without detection. This issue affects several Ruckus hardware models and SmartZone versions, enabling unauthorized access and potentially malicious behaviors.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to install unauthorized firmware on affected Ruckus devices, which might lead to data breaches, network compromises, and complete loss of control over the device’s functions. This could result in an absolutely devastating impact on your network's integrity and security! To protect your network, immediately upgrade all affected devices to the latest firmware version. Ensure all your Ruckus hardware is patched to at least version 3.6.2.0.795 for SmartZone and the latest for ZoneDirector models. Don't wait — vulnerability management is key! You’ve got this! Follow these steps and lock down your network like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00344 · 26.7th percentile
Published
2023-01-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JAN 00:00Z
    In Ruckus R310 10.5.1.0.199, Ruckus R500 10.5.1.0.199, Ruckus R600 10.5.1.0.199, Ruckus T300 10.5.1.0.199, Ruckus T301n 10.5.1.0.199, Ruckus T301s…
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