Sweex Wireless Broadband Router information disclosure

sweex-router-obtain-information (16140) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Sweex Wireless Broadband Router/Access Point 11g could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. A remote attacker can connect the TFTP port and download any file beginning with nvram to obtain sensitive information, including configuration information and the administrative username and password. A remote attacker may also be able to obtain the username and password of the broadband connection, if the Sweex device has been configured as a broadband router.


Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.

References:

  • BID-10339: Sweex Wireless Broadband Router/Access Point Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-2455: Sweex Wireless Broadband Router/Accesspoint 802.11g (LC000060) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges by using TFTP to download the nvram file, then extracting the username, password, and other data from the file.
  • OSVDB ID: 6109: Sweex Wireless Broadband Router Configuration Leakage
  • SA11603: Sweex Wireless Broadband Router Exposure of Configuration
  • SECTRACK ID: 1010143: Sweex Wireless Broadband Router Disclosed Administrative Password to Remote Users

Platforms Affected:

  • Sweex Sweex Wireless Broadband Router LC000060

Reported:

May 12, 2004

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