RCA Digital Cable Modem Remote Reset Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:4375

Info

RCA Digital Cable Modem Remote Reset Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 4375
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 27 2002 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 27 2002 12:00AM
Credit: Discovered by Gabriel A. Maggiotti <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: RCA Digital Cable Modem DCM225E
RCA Digital Cable Modem DCM225
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

RCA Digital Cable Modem Remote Reset Denial of Service Vulnerability

The RCA Digital Cable Modem provides a bridge between a computer and cable internet access.

A denial of service vulnerability has been reported in some RCA Digital Cable Model (DCM) products. Reportedly, connecting to the 10.0.0.0/8 address on port 80 will cause the vulnerable modem to reset.

Exploit / POC

RCA Digital Cable Modem Remote Reset Denial of Service Vulnerability

No exploit is required.

Solution / Fix

RCA Digital Cable Modem Remote Reset Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

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RCA Digital Cable Modem Remote Reset Denial of Service Vulnerability

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