WatchGuard Firebox MS-CHAPv2 Authentication Remote User Enumeration Weakness

BID:28619

Info

WatchGuard Firebox MS-CHAPv2 Authentication Remote User Enumeration Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 28619
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2008-1618
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 04 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 08 2008 02:38PM
Credit: Luke Jennings
Vulnerable: WatchGuard Firebox 0
Not Vulnerable: WatchGuard Firebox 10

Discussion

WatchGuard Firebox MS-CHAPv2 Authentication Remote User Enumeration Weakness

WatchGuard Firebox is prone to a user-enumeration weakness.

An attacker may leverage this issue to harvest valid usernames, which may aid in brute-force attacks.

Versions prior to WatchGuard Firebox 10 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

WatchGuard Firebox MS-CHAPv2 Authentication Remote User Enumeration Weakness

An attacker can exploit this issue by supplying the device with random usernames.

Solution / Fix

WatchGuard Firebox MS-CHAPv2 Authentication Remote User Enumeration Weakness

Solution:
The vendor has provided an update. Please see the references for more information.

References

WatchGuard Firebox MS-CHAPv2 Authentication Remote User Enumeration Weakness

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