Thomson Cable Modem up to 2.0 RgSecurity.asp denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Thomson Cable Modem up to 2.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file RgSecurity.asp. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2005-0494. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Thomson Cable Modem up to 2.0. This affects some unknown processing of the file RgSecurity.asp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The RgSecurity form in the HTTP server for the Thomson TCW690 cable modem running firmware 2.1 and software ST42.03.0a does not properly validate the password before performing changes, which allows remote attackers on the LAN to gain access via a direct POST request.

The bug was discovered 02/06/2005. The weakness was disclosed 02/19/2005 by MurDoK (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-0494 since 02/21/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by MurDoK in ANSI C and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as functional. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 13 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:RgSecurity.asp it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19387), Exploit-DB (829), SecurityFocus (BID 12595†), OSVDB (14023†) and Secunia (SA14353†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Functional
Author: MurDoK
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Cable Modem 2.1

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02/19/2005 +13 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: MurDoK
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-0494 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0494
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23967
X-Force: 19387 - Thomson TCW690 password allows attacker unauthorized access
SecurityFocus: 12595 - Thomson TCW690 Cable Modem Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 14353 - Thomson TCW690 Cable Modem Two Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 14023 - Thomson TCW690 Cable Modem RgSecurity.asp POST Request Admin Command Execution

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 12/09/2024 03:28
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (59), 07/21/2017 15:49 (14), 12/09/2024 03:28 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:E49:103

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