CVE-2006-5196: High severity motorola surfboard vulnerability

Published Oct 7, 2006
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Updated

The HTTP interface in the Motorola SURFboard SB4200 Cable Modem allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a request with MfcISAPICommand set to SecretProc and a long string in the Secret parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Motorola Surfboard=sb4200

Event History

Oct 7, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Oct 10, 2006
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5196?

CVE-2006-5196 has a medium severity, as it can lead to a denial of service by crashing the device.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5196?

To mitigate CVE-2006-5196, update the firmware of the Motorola SURFboard SB4200 or disable remote access to the device.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-5196?

CVE-2006-5196 affects users of the Motorola SURFboard SB4200 cable modem.

4

What is the exploit method for CVE-2006-5196?

The exploit method for CVE-2006-5196 involves sending a request with MfcISAPICommand set to SecretProc and a lengthy Secret parameter.

5

Can CVE-2006-5196 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-5196 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to crash the device from a distance.

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