NetGear FVS318 Username/Password Disclosure Vulnerability
BID:5830
Info
NetGear FVS318 Username/Password Disclosure Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 5830 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Sep 30 2002 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Sep 30 2002 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Discovery credited to [email protected]. |
| Vulnerable: |
NetGear FVS318 1.1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
NetGear FVS318 Username/Password Disclosure Vulnerability
A vulnerability has been reported in NetGear Firewall/VPN/Routers.
When configured to backup configuration settings, the device will store various usernames and passwords in cleartext. Accessing this file could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information which could aid the attacker in compromising the web administrative interface of the device.
It should be noted that the backup option is not enabled by default, but is a common feature used by administrators.
A vulnerability has been reported in NetGear Firewall/VPN/Routers.
When configured to backup configuration settings, the device will store various usernames and passwords in cleartext. Accessing this file could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information which could aid the attacker in compromising the web administrative interface of the device.
It should be noted that the backup option is not enabled by default, but is a common feature used by administrators.
Exploit / POC
NetGear FVS318 Username/Password Disclosure Vulnerability
No exploit is required.
No exploit is required.
Solution / Fix
NetGear FVS318 Username/Password Disclosure Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we 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]>.
Solution:
Currently we 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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NetGear FVS318 Username/Password Disclosure Vulnerability
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