CVE-2007-4915: Input Validation
First published: Mon Sep 17 2007(Updated: )
The Intersil isl3893 extensions for Boa 0.93.15, as used on the FreeLan RO80211G-AP and other devices, do not prevent stack writes from entering memory locations used for string constants, which allows remote attackers to change the admin password stored in memory via a long username in an HTTP Basic Authentication request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BTCPayServer | =0.93.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securenetwork.it/ricerca/advisory/download/SN-2007-02.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25676
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3151
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/
- http://www.ikkisoft.com/stuff/SN-2007-02.txt
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4542
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479434/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4915?
CVE-2007-4915 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution via crafted input.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4915?
To fix CVE-2007-4915, update the Boa web server to a version later than 0.93.15 that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of devices are affected by CVE-2007-4915?
CVE-2007-4915 affects devices using the Boa web server version 0.93.15, including FreeLan RO80211G-AP.
What exploit does CVE-2007-4915 enable?
CVE-2007-4915 allows remote attackers to change the admin password by using a long username in an HTTP Basic Authentication request.
Can CVE-2007-4915 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2007-4915 can be exploited without authentication since it allows attackers to manipulate memory directly.
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