3Com OfficeConnect memory leak
| 3com-officeconnect-memory-leak (11999) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
3Com OfficeConnect could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a memory leak. An attacker using a network sniffing tool could possibly view HTTP requests and recover sensitive information, such as IP addresses.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
For 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL 812:
Upgrade to the latest firmware version (1.1.9 or later), available from the 3Com Support Web site. See References.
References:
- 3Com Support Web site: 3Com Support for Products.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue May 13 2003 - 19:49:20 CDT : Memory leak in 3COM 812 DSL routers.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed May 14 2003 - 18:27:10 CDT: RE : Memory leak in 3COM DSL routers.
- BID-7592: 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Router DHCP Response Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-0291: 3com OfficeConnect Remote 812 ADSL Router 1.1.7 does not properly clear memory from DHCP responses, which allows remote attackers to identify the contents of previous HTTP requests by sniffing DHCP packets.
Platforms Affected:
- 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Router 812 1.1.7
- 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Router 812 1.1.9
Reported:
May 13, 2003
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net