Siemens Speedstream routers are susceptible to a denial of service condition when sent a malformed packet.
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Digital Armaments advisory is 05.4.2006
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I. Background
The SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router is usually adopted for home and small business solutions. Together with an existing DSL or cable modem connection, this affordable, easy to use connection sharing solution brings the freedom of high-speed, wireless broadband connectivity to home and SOHO networks. Its comprehensive functionality provides vital firewall protection, IP sharing capabilities, and fundamental routing features that support popular protocols like NetMeeting and VPN.
For further information or detail about the software you can refer to the vendor's homepage:
http://subscriber.communications.siemens.com/
II. Problem Description
It is possible with a specially crafted packet sent to the Web Server that permit Administration of the Router to freeze it.
III. Detection
This problem has been detected on latest version of Siemens Speedstrem Router. It has been tested on the Speedstream 2624.
IV. Impact analysis
Successful exploitation allow an attacker to freeze the router. Reboot is necessary.
V. Solution
First notification 05.04.2006.
Second notification 05.24.2006.
No answer from the vendor.
VI. Credit
Jaime Blasco - jaime.blasco@eazel.es is credited with this discovery.
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