Opengear Console Servers Unspecified Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:50536

Info

Opengear Console Servers Unspecified Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 50536
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2011-3997
CVE-2011-3997
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 04 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 19 2015 07:35AM
Credit: Tadayoshi Nakahira
Vulnerable: Opengear Console Server 0
Not Vulnerable: Opengear Console Server 2.2.1

Discussion

Opengear Console Servers Unspecified Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Opengear Console Servers are prone to a remote authentication-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass the authentication process. Successful exploits will allow an attacker to change settings in an affected Console Server or gain access to applications that are connected to the console server.

Versions prior to Opengear Console Server 2.2.1 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Opengear Console Servers Unspecified Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available network utilities to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

Opengear Console Servers Unspecified Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

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