GEN:SID | 1:1250 |
Message | WEB-MISC Cisco IOS HTTP configuration attempt |
Summary | Attack on Cisco router/switch web interface
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Impact | Unauthorized administrative access to Cisco devices running vulnerable versions of IOS (router/switch operating system)
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Detailed Information | Cisco routers and switches running vulnerable IOS versions can be attacked simply by typing in a URL, giving the attacker administrative access to the device. The device must be running the web configuration interface, a web server that enables a user to configure the device via a web browser.
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Affected Systems | Cisco routers and switches running affected versions of IOS and whose web management interface is enabled. See http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2936
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Attack Scenarios | Attacker identifies http server running on Cisco switch or router. Attacker then makes an http connection with the particular URL required to gain administrative control.
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Ease of Attack | Simple. Web request, no exploit software needed.
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Corrective Action | Upgrade IOS to the latest non-affected version.
Apply the appropriate vendor supplied Patches
Disable the web configuration interface.
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Additional References | Bugtraq: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2936
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Rule References | bugtraq: 2936
cve: 2001-0537
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