WatchGuard Firebox SOHO insecure FTP authentication
| firebox-soho-ftp-insecure (9511) |  Low Risk |
Description:
WatchGuard Firebox SOHO uses weak authentication on the FTP service, which is enabled by default. The FTP service does not require a username for a user to log on, which could allow a remote attacker to use brute force techniques to determine a valid password and gain unauthorized access to the firewall configuration options using the FTP service.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- VulnWatch Mailing List, Mon Jul 01 2002 - 04:01:14 CDT : KPMG-2002027: Watchguard Soho FTP authentication flaw. (From Neohapsis archive)
- CVE-2002-1047: The FTP service in Watchguard Soho Firewall 5.0.35a allows remote attackers to gain privileges with a correct password but an incorrect user name.
- OSVDB ID: 4407: WatchGuard Firebox SOHO Insecure FTP Authentication
Platforms Affected:
- WatchGuard WatchGuard Firebox SOHO 5.0.35a
Reported:
Jul 01, 2002
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