CVE-2004-2549: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Nortel Wireless LAN (WLAN) Access Point (AP) 2220, 2221, and 2225 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a TCP request with a large string, followed by 8 newline characters, to (1) the Telnet service on TCP port 23 and (2) the HTTP service on TCP port 80, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nortel Wlan Access Point 2221 | ||
| Nortel Wlan Access Point 2225 | ||
| Nortel Wlan Access Point 2220 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-03/0055.html
- http://www116.nortelnetworks.com/docs/bvdoc/wlan/216109a.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9787
- http://www.osvdb.org/4128
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1009294
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11034
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15373
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2549?
CVE-2004-2549 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the affected Nortel Wireless LAN Access Points to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2549?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2549, it is recommended to disable the Telnet and HTTP services on affected Nortel Wireless LAN Access Points.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2004-2549?
CVE-2004-2549 affects Nortel Wireless LAN Access Point models 2220, 2221, and 2225.
Can CVE-2004-2549 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-2549 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted TCP request to the affected devices.
What are the affected services in CVE-2004-2549?
CVE-2004-2549 impacts the Telnet service on TCP port 23 and the HTTP service on TCP port 80.
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