APC Switched Rack PDU Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:26636

Info

APC Switched Rack PDU Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 26636
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2007-6226
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 29 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 13 2008 02:21AM
Credit: Gary Simat of Total Server Solutions LLC and Randy Kent of Sevaa Group Inc are credited with the discovery of this issue.
Vulnerable: APC rpdu 3.5.5
APC oas 3.5.6
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

APC Switched Rack PDU Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

APC Switched Rack PDUs (Power Distribution Units) are prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to affected devices. Successful exploits will allow attackers to control the power distribution to rack-mounted computer equipment. Attackers could leverage this to cause denial-of-service conditions and possibly physical damage.

The following firmware versions running on PDU part number AP9732 are vulnerable:

rpdu 3.5.5
aos 3.5.6

Other versions and devices may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

APC Switched Rack PDU Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a browser.

Solution / Fix

APC Switched Rack PDU Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

APC Switched Rack PDU Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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