NetDSL-800 allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication using Telnet
| netdsl-telnet-bypass-authentication (8125) |  High Risk |
Description:
The NetDSL-800 series ADSL router could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain administrative access to the router. By default, any user using the Telnet port can login to the router without a password.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Feb 08 2002 - 16:47:54 CST: arescom 800 authentification flaw.
- BID-4066: Arescom NetDSL DSL Router Administrative Access Password Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0255: The default configuration of Arescom NetDSL 800 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or reconfigure the router.
- OSVDB ID: 8664: Arescom NetDSL 800 Telnet Authentication Bypass
Platforms Affected:
- ARESCOM NetDSL ADSL Modem 800 series
Reported:
Feb 08, 2002
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