SMC Broadband Router bypass security

smc-router-security-bypass (17443) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Barricade Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper session handling. If the administrator is currently logged in, a remote attacker can send a specially-crafted HTTP request that spoofs the administrator's IP address and gain unauthorized access to the administrator's account.

Platforms Affected:

  • SMC, Barricade Broadband Router SMC7004VWBR
  • SMC, Barricade Broadband Router SMC7008ABR

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Bypass Security

References:

  • SMC Web site, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, routers, Wireless, Broadband, Barricade, Hubs, Switches at http://www.smc-europe.com/english/products/products.html.
  • BID-11197: SMC7004VWBR and SMC7008ABR Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-1685: SMC routers SMC7004VWBR running firmware 1.00.014 and SMC7008ABR EU running firmware 1.42.003 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by connecting to it from the same IP address as the administrator who is logged in, then accessing the setup_status.htm or status.HTM pages.
  • OSVDB ID: 10088: Barricade SMC700* Admin IP Address Restriction Bypass
  • SA12601: SMC Broadband Routers Session Handling Security Bypass

Reported:

Sep 20, 2004

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