Barracuda Spam Firewall default administrator account

barracuda-admin-default-account (28235) The risk level is classified as HighHigh 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.

Platforms Affected:

  • Barracuda Networks, Barracuda Spam Firewall 3.3.01.001-3.3.02.05

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.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Barracuda Networks Web site, Barracuda Networks - Spam Filter / Spam Firewall / Spam Appliance Specialists at http://www.barracudanetworks.com/products/.
  • Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Fri Aug 04 2006 - 05:22:53 CDT , Barracuda Spam Firewall: Administrator Level Remote Command Execution [ID-20060804-01] at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-08/0110.html.
  • 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

Reported:

Aug 04, 2006

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