Vulnerability Description
cgi/b on the BT Home Hub router allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read or modify administrative settings or make arbitrary VoIP telephone calls, by placing a character at the end of the PATH_INFO, as demonstrated by (1) %5C (encoded backslash), (2) '%' (percent), and (3) '~' (tilde). NOTE: the '/' (slash) vector is already covered by CVE-2007-5383.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bt | Home Hub | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/holes-in-embedded-devices-authentication-bypass-pExploit
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41271
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/holes-in-embedded-devices-authentication-bypass-pExploit
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41271
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1334?
CVE-2008-1334 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). cgi/b on the BT Home Hub router allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read or modify administrative settings or make arbitrary VoIP telephone calls, by placing a character at the end o...
How severe is CVE-2008-1334?
CVE-2008-1334 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1334?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bt Home Hub.