Barracuda Spam Firewall default administrator account
| barracuda-admin-default-account (28235) |  High Risk |
Description:
Barracuda Spam Firewall has a default administrator account that is enabled if the httpd environment variable REMOTE_ADDR is set to 127.0.0.1. A remote attacker could use this account to gain unauthorized administrative access to the device.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 8 |
| Access Vector: | Remote |
| Access Complexity: | High |
| Authentication: | Not Required |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Complete |
| Integrity Impact: | Complete |
| Availability Impact: | Complete |
| Temporal Score: | 6.8 |
| Exploitability: | Proof-Of-Concept |
| Remediation Level: | Unavailable |
| Report Confidence: | Uncorroborated |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Barracuda Spam Firewall firmware (3.3.0.54 or later), available from the Barracuda Web site. See References.
References:
- Barracuda Networks Web site: Barracuda Networks - Spam Filter / Spam Firewall / Spam Appliance Specialists.
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Fri Aug 04 2006 - 05:22:53 CDT : Barracuda Spam Firewall: Administrator Level Remote Command Execution [ID-20060804-01].
- BID-19276: Barracuda Networks Spam Firewall Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2006-4082: Barracuda Spam Firewall (BSF), possibly 3.3.03.053, contains a hardcoded password for the admin account for logins from 127.0.0.1 (localhost), which allows local users to gain privileges.
- OSVDB ID: 29780: Barracuda Spam Firewall Admin Account Persistent Hardcoded Password
- SA21258: Barracuda Spam Firewall Shell Command Injection and Default Account
- US-CERT VU#199348: Barracuda Spam Firewall contains hardcoded default login credentials
Platforms Affected:
- Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall 3.3.01.001-3.3.02.05
Reported:
Aug 04, 2006
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