16th Apr 2003 [SBWID-6154]
COMMAND
NB 1300 modem/router password remotely accessible
SYSTEMS AFFECTED
NB 1300 modem/router, all known firwmare versions
PROBLEM
denote [denote(at)freemail(dot)com(dot)au] found following:
The NB1300 has by default the ftp server (VxWorks (5.4.1)) exposed to
the WAN interface. The default password is often not changed by the
User.
User: admin Password: password
When connection is made to the ftp server the routers core system Files
are exposed to the admin account. Perform a simple "get config.reg" and
the username and password Of the account are given in clear text.
Impact
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1. The username and password may be used to access the users Account
details, collect their email, use the data available to them Etc...
2. (untested) The system files of the VxWorks (5.4.1) OS may be
modified or deleted to impact a denial of service, rendering device
useless.
SOLUTION
disable the ftp WAN access and/or change Admin account details.