Linksys WRT54G/BEFSR41 2.02.7 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linksys WRT54G and BEFSR41 2.02.7. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2004-2606. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to implement restrictive firewalling.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linksys WRT54G and BEFSR41 2.02.7 (Router Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Web interface in Linksys WRT54G 2.02.7 and BEFSR41 version 3, with the firewall disabled, allows remote attackers to attempt to login to an administration web page, even when the configuration specifies that remote administration is disabled.

The bug was discovered 05/31/2004. The weakness was published 05/31/2004 by Alan W. Rateliff as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-2606 since 11/29/2005. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 2.02.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at linksys.com.Proper firewalling of is able to address this issue. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be applying a restrictive firewalling.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16274), SecurityFocus (BID 10441†), OSVDB (6577†) and Secunia (SA11754†). Additional details are provided at securityfocus.com. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Firewall
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Upgrade: WRT54G/BEFSR41 2.02.8
Patch: linksys.com

Timelineinfo

05/31/2004 🔍
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06/02/2004 +2 days 🔍
06/03/2004 +0 days 🔍
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11/29/2005 +333 days 🔍
06/28/2019 +4959 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: linksys.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Alan W. Rateliff
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2004-2606 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2606
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-685
X-Force: 16274 - Linksys WRT54G remote administration function security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 10441 - Linksys WRT54G Router World Accessible Remote Administration Service Weakness
Secunia: 11754 - Linksys Routers Administrative Web Interface Access Security Issue, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 6577 - Linksys Routers Administrative Web Interface Access
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com

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

Created: 06/03/2004 17:19
Updated: 06/28/2019 16:09
Changes: 06/03/2004 17:19 (78), 06/28/2019 16:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:BDD:103

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