SpeedStream Web Administration Interface Lets Remote Users Deny Service
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1016578
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id?1016578
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CVE Reference: CVE-2006-3907
(Links to External Site)
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Updated: Jun 13 2008
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Original Entry Date: Jul 26 2006
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Impact: Denial of service via network
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Version(s): Model 2624; possibly others
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Description: A vulnerability was reported in SpeedStream. A remote user can cause denial of service conditions.
A remote user can send a specially crafted packet to the administrative web server to cause the target router to freeze. A reboot
is necessary to return to normal operations.
The vendor was notified on May 4, 2006.
Jaime Blasco discovered this vulnerability.
The
original advisory is available at:
http://www.digitalarmaments.com/2006310665340982.html
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Impact: A remote user can cause the target device to freeze.
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Solution: No solution was available at the time of this entry.
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Vendor URL: www.siemens.com/ (Links to External Site)
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Cause: Exception handling error
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Reported By: info@digitalarmaments.com
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Message History:
None.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:05:54 +0000
From: info@digitalarmaments.com
Subject: Digital Armaments Security Advisory 24.07.2006: Siemens Speedstream
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Digital Armaments advisory is 05.4.2006
http://www.digitalarmaments.com/2006310665340982.html
I. Background
The SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router is usually adopted for home and small business solutions. T
ogether with an existing DSL
or cable modem connection, this affordable, easy to use connection sharing solution brings the freed
om of high-speed, wireless broadband
connectivity to home and SOHO networks. Its comprehensive functionality provides vital firewall prot
ection, IP sharing capabilities,
and fundamental routing features that support popular protocols like NetMeeting and VPN.
For further information or detail about the software you can refer to the vendor's homepage:
http://subscriber.communications.siemens.com/
II. Problem Description
It is possible with a specially crafted packet sent to the Web Server that permit Administration of t
he Router to freeze it.
III. Detection
This problem has been detected on latest version of Siemens Speedstrem Router. It has been tested on
the Speedstream 2624.
IV. Impact analysis
Successful exploitation allow an attacker to freeze the router. Reboot is necessary.
V. Solution
First notification 05.04.2006.
Second notification 05.24.2006.
No answer from the vendor.
VI. Credit
Jaime Blasco - jaime.blasco@eazel.es is credited with this discovery.
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VII. Legal Notices
Copyright © 2006 Digital Armaments LLC.
Redistribution of this alert electronically is allowed. It should not be edited in any way. Reprint t
he whole is allowed, partial
reprint is not permitted. For any other request please email customerservice@digitalarmaments.com fo
r permission.
Disclaimer: The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing base
d on currently available information.
Use of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are no warranties
with regard to this information.
Neither the author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequentia
l loss or damage arising from
use of, or reliance on, this information.
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