CVE-2008-1334: High severity bt home hub vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2008
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Updated

cgi/b on the BT Home Hub router allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read or modify administrative settings or make arbitrary VoIP telephone calls, by placing a character at the end of the PATHINFO, as demonstrated by (1) %5C (encoded backslash), (2) '%' (percent), and (3) '~' (tilde). NOTE: the '/' (slash) vector is already covered by CVE-2007-5383.

Affected Software

1 affected component
bt Home Hub

Event History

Mar 13, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1334?

CVE-2008-1334 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to bypass authentication and compromise router settings.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1334?

To fix CVE-2008-1334, update the firmware of your BT Home Hub router to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-1334?

CVE-2008-1334 can be exploited to read or modify administrative settings and make arbitrary VoIP calls by bypassing authentication.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2008-1334?

CVE-2008-1334 affects the BT Home Hub router models.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2008-1334 being exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2008-1334 can lead to unauthorized access to administrative settings and potential misuse of call features.

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