CVE-2004-2450 in Roger Wilco Graphical Server
Summary
by MITRE
The client and server for Roger Wilco 1.4.1.6 and earlier or Roger Wilco Base Station 0.30a and earlier report sensitive information such as IDs and source IP addresses, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/19/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2004-2450 affects the Roger Wilco communication software suite, specifically versions 1.4.1.6 and earlier of the client and server components, as well as version 0.30a and earlier of the Roger Wilco Base Station. This security flaw represents a critical information disclosure issue that exposes sensitive network and user identification data to remote attackers. The vulnerability stems from improper handling of network communication protocols where the software inadvertently broadcasts or logs sensitive information during normal operation. The affected systems include both client applications and server components that facilitate voice communication and network coordination within the Roger Wilco ecosystem. This exposure occurs during the normal initialization and connection processes when the software communicates with network infrastructure and other participants in the communication network.
The technical implementation flaw manifests through the improper management of session identifiers and network address information within the communication protocols. When Roger Wilco clients and servers establish connections, they transmit identifying information including user IDs, session tokens, and source IP addresses in plaintext formats without adequate encryption or access controls. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which defines improper exposure of sensitive information, and represents a classic case of information leakage through network communication channels. The software's failure to properly sanitize or encrypt this information during transmission creates an attack surface that adversaries can exploit to gather intelligence about network participants and system configurations. The flaw exists at the protocol implementation level where network packets are constructed and transmitted, rather than at the application logic level, making it particularly challenging to detect and remediate.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure to potentially enable more sophisticated attacks within the network environment. Remote attackers who can intercept network traffic can harvest user identifiers and IP addresses to conduct targeted attacks, perform network reconnaissance, or map the communication infrastructure. This information disclosure creates opportunities for credential harvesting, session hijacking, and social engineering attacks that leverage the exposed identification data. The vulnerability affects not only individual user privacy but also organizational security posture by potentially exposing internal network structures and communication patterns. Attackers can use the collected information to plan more effective targeted attacks or to establish persistent access within the network. The exposure of source IP addresses specifically enables attackers to conduct network mapping and potentially launch additional attacks against identified systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2004-2450 require immediate attention through software updates and network configuration changes. Organizations should upgrade to versions of Roger Wilco that address this information disclosure vulnerability, as the original affected versions contain fundamental flaws in their network communication protocols. Network administrators should implement traffic filtering and monitoring to detect and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information within network communications. The implementation of proper encryption protocols and access controls for network communications can help prevent unauthorized interception of sensitive data. Security measures should include regular network monitoring to identify unusual traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing network segmentation to limit the potential impact of information disclosure and establish more robust access controls for communication systems. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper information handling in network protocols and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing of communication software before deployment. This case aligns with ATT&CK technique T1046, which covers network service scanning, as the exposed information can be used to identify network services and potential attack vectors. The remediation process should also include comprehensive security assessments of similar communication systems to identify potential analogous vulnerabilities that might exist in other network infrastructure components.