WatchGuard Firebox VClass CLI Interface Improperly Terminated Connection Vulnerability

BID:5815

Info

WatchGuard Firebox VClass CLI Interface Improperly Terminated Connection Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 5815
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2002-1520
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 27 2002 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 11 2009 05:06PM
Credit: Discovery of this vulnerability credited to Joao Gouveia <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: WatchGuard Firebox V80
WatchGuard Firebox V60
WatchGuard Firebox V100
WatchGuard Firebox V10
RapidStream RapidStream 8000
RapidStream RapidStream 6000
RapidStream RapidStream 500
RapidStream RapidStream 4000
RapidStream RapidStream 2000
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WatchGuard Firebox VClass CLI Interface Improperly Terminated Connection Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been reported that affects Firebox Vclass security appliances as well as legacy RSSA (RapidStream Security Appliances) devices. The vulnerability is due to the CLI binary failing to properly terminate a failed login connection. This results in an attacker having access to the CLI with administrative privileges.

Exploit / POC

WatchGuard Firebox VClass CLI Interface Improperly Terminated Connection Vulnerability

There is no exploit code required.

Solution / Fix

WatchGuard Firebox VClass CLI Interface Improperly Terminated Connection Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released hotfixes which resolve this issue. Further details are available in the respective release notes and referenced BugTraq message:


RapidStream RapidStream 2000

RapidStream RapidStream 6000

RapidStream RapidStream 500

RapidStream RapidStream 4000

RapidStream RapidStream 8000

References

WatchGuard Firebox VClass CLI Interface Improperly Terminated Connection Vulnerability

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