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CVE-2023-30024: The MagicJack device, a VoIP solution for internet phone calls, contains a hidden NAND flash memory partition

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Routine
MEDIUM 6.6MITIGATE

CVE-2023-30024 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting a921 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MagicJack device, a VoIP solution for internet phone calls, contains a hidden NAND flash memory partition allowing unauthorized read/write access. Attackers can exploit this by replacing the original software with a malicious version, leading to ransomware deployment on the host computer. Affected devices have firmware versions prior to magicJack A921 USB Phone Jack Rev 3.0 V1.4.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.6 (Medium)
Attack vectorPhysical
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-269, CWE-863
Published2023-04-28
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: magicjack

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

magicjack a921 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.4
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-30024?

a921 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-30024 being exploited?

CVE-2023-30024 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-30024 affect?

CVE-2023-30024 affects a921 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). The MagicJack device, a VoIP solution for internet phone calls, contains a hidden NAND flash memory partition allowing unauthorized read/write access. Attackers can exploit this by replacing the original software with a malicious version, l

How urgent is CVE-2023-30024?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

References

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