Belkin F5D7230-4 router setup_dns.exe security bypass
| belkin-f5d72304-setupdns-security-bypass (41124) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Belkin F5D7230-4 router could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an error in setup_dns.exe. By sending a specially-crafted request using the dns1_1, dns1_2, dns1_3, and dns1_4 parameters, a remote attacker could modify the DNS server settings on the device.
Platforms Affected:
- Belkin, F5D7230-4 9.01.10
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- Belkin Support Web site, Belkin : Support : Wireless G Router : F5D7230-4 at http://www.belkin.com/support/product/?lid=en&pid=F5D7230-4&scid=221.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sat Mar 01 2008 - 16:08:29 CST, The Router Hacking Challenge is Over! at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-03/0006.html.
- GNUCITIZEN Blog, February 3rd, 2008, Router Hacking Challenge at http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/.
- BID-28319: Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router 'setup_dns.exe' Authentication Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1244: cgi-bin/setup_dns.exe on the Belkin F5D7230-4 router with firmware 9.01.10 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions, as demonstrated by changing a DNS server via the dns1_1, dns1_2, dns1_3, and dns1_4 parameters.
- SA29345: Belkin Wireless G Router Security Bypass and Denial of Service
Reported:
Mar 10, 2008
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