VxWorks Debugging Service Security-Bypass Vulnerability

BID:42158

Info

VxWorks Debugging Service Security-Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 42158
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2010-2965
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 02 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 19 2015 08:47AM
Credit: HD Moore
Vulnerable: Xerox Phaser 3635MFP 0
Wind River Systems VxWorks 0
Proxim Oronoco AP600 2.5.5(1070)
Proxim Oronoco AP600 2.5.3(914)
Proxim Oronoco AP600 2.5.2(894)
Proxim Oronoco AP600 2.4.5(758)
Proxim Oronoco AP600 2.4.11(821)
Proxim Oronoco AP600 2.2.0(460)
Proxim Oronoco AP600 2.1.1(403)
Proxim Oronoco AP600
Paradyne GranDSLAM 4200
Nortel Networks WLAN Access Point 2220
Nortel Networks Passport 1100/1150/1200/1250
Nortel Networks Optical Trouble Ticketing 0
Kathrein CMTS038-007 CMTS2.6.0
Kathrein CMTS038-007 CMTS2.17.0
Kathrein CMTS038-007 CMTS2.14.0
Kathrein CMTS038-007 CMTS2.11.0
Guangzhou GaoKe Co MG6000 VoIP Gateway 0
Foundry Networks EdgeIron 4802F 1.4.8
Foundry Networks EdgeIron 4802F 1.3.7
Foundry Networks EdgeIron 4802F 0
Cisco ONS 15454SDH 0
Cisco ONS 15454 0
Cisco IP Phone 7920
ARRIS Cadant C3 CMTS 0
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 5.1.5.245.R04
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

VxWorks Debugging Service Security-Bypass Vulnerability

VxWorks is prone to a remote security-bypass vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow remote attackers to perform debugging tasks on the vulnerable device.

The issue affects multiple products from multiple vendors that ship with the VxWorks operating system.

NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 42114 (VxWorks Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been separated into its own record to better document it.

Exploit / POC

VxWorks Debugging Service Security-Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue using readily available tools. A Metasploit exploit module that exploits this issue is also available.

Solution / Fix

VxWorks Debugging Service Security-Bypass Vulnerability

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

References

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