CVE-2013-3691 in POE-2600HD
Summary
by MITRE
AirLive POE-2600HD allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reset) via a long URL.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/14/2024
The AirLive POE-2600HD is a network device that implements a web-based management interface for configuration and monitoring purposes. This particular vulnerability exists within the device's HTTP server implementation that processes incoming web requests. The flaw manifests when the device receives a malformed HTTP request containing an excessively long URL parameter, which causes the device to crash and reset its operating system. The vulnerability represents a classic buffer overflow condition where the device fails to properly validate input length before processing. This behavior aligns with CWE-121, which describes heap-based buffer overflow conditions, and CWE-122, which covers stack-based buffer overflow scenarios. The device's web server component does not implement proper input validation mechanisms to handle oversized URL parameters, creating an exploitable condition that allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service state.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service disruption as it can lead to complete network outages if the device serves critical functions within the infrastructure. When the device resets, it loses all current configuration settings and must be manually reconfigured after rebooting. Network administrators may experience significant downtime while troubleshooting the issue, particularly in environments where multiple devices are configured in a cascading manner. The vulnerability affects devices that rely on standard HTTP protocols for management and configuration, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where such devices may be used to manage network access points, surveillance systems, or other critical infrastructure components. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries can exploit this vulnerability from outside the network perimeter without requiring physical access or local network credentials.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing network-level protections and device hardening measures. Organizations should deploy network segmentation to isolate critical management interfaces from general network traffic, while also implementing firewall rules that limit access to management ports to trusted IP addresses only. Device firmware updates should be applied immediately when available, as vendors typically release patches to address such buffer overflow conditions. The implementation of intrusion detection systems can help identify anomalous traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, network administrators should consider disabling unnecessary web management interfaces and relying on more secure protocols such as SSH or HTTPS with proper authentication mechanisms. This vulnerability demonstrates the importance of input validation and proper error handling in network device firmware, as outlined in the software security best practices referenced by the ATT&CK framework under T1499 for network denial of service attacks. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar conditions in other network infrastructure components, as buffer overflow conditions often exist in multiple devices within the same vendor portfolio.