Vulnerability Description
SYN Flood or FIN Flood attack in ECos 1 and other versions embedded devices results in web Authentication Bypass. "eCos Embedded Web Servers used by Multiple Routers and Home devices, while sending SYN Flood or FIN Flood packets fails to validate and handle the packets and does not ask for any sign of authentication resulting in Authentication Bypass. An attacker can take complete advantage of this bug and take over the device remotely or locally. The bug has been successfully tested and reproduced in some versions of SOHO Routers manufactured by TOTOLINK, GREATEK and others."
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ecos | Embedded Web Servers | <= 1.3.1 |
| Greatek | Soho | - |
| Totolink | Soho | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ecos.sourceware.org/ecos/problemreport.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://ecos.sourceware.org/ecos/problemreport.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000020?
CVE-2017-1000020 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). SYN Flood or FIN Flood attack in ECos 1 and other versions embedded devices results in web Authentication Bypass. "eCos Embedded Web Servers used by Multiple Routers and Home devices, while sending SY...
How severe is CVE-2017-1000020?
CVE-2017-1000020 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000020?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ecos Embedded Web Servers, Greatek Soho, Totolink Soho.