Gigafast router backup.cfg file contains administrative password in plain text
| gigafast-backupcfg-plaintext-password (19422) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Gigafast could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information. The administrative password is stored in the backup.cfg configuration file. If remote administration has been enabled on the router, a remote or local attacker can send an HTTP request for the backup.cfg file to obtain the administrative password, which is stored in plain text, and other sensitive information.
Platforms Affected:
- Gigafast Ethernet, Gigafast router EE400-R
- Gigafast Ethernet, Gigafast router EE410-R
Remedy:
No remedy available as of June 27, 2009.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sat Feb 19 2005 - 19:57:25 CST , Gigafast/CompUSA router (model EE400-R) vulnerabilities at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-02/0360.html.
- Gigafast routers, Gigafast Ethernet - Products at http://www.gigafast.com/products.htm.
- BID-12612: Gigafast EE400-R Router Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2005-0498: Gigafast router (aka CompUSA router) allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information and bypass the login page via a direct request to backup.cfg, which reveals the administrator password in plaintext.
Reported:
Feb 19, 2005
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