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8e6 R3000 "Host" URL Filter Bypass Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA31391
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Release Date:
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2008-08-07
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Last Update:
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2008-08-13
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| OS: | 8e6 R3000 Internet Filter
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| | CVE reference: | CVE-2008-3494 (Secunia mirror)
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This advisory is currently marked as unpatched!
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Description:
nnposter has reported a vulnerability in 8e6 R3000 Internet Filter, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability is caused due an error in the URL filter when processing custom HTTP headers. This can be exploited to bypass the URL filter via a custom HTTP header containing the string "Host:" followed by an unrestricted site.
The vulnerability is reported in version 2.0.12.10. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
This will reportedly be fixed in R3000 patch version 2.1.05.
Provided and/or discovered by:
nnposter
Changelog:
2008-08-13: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-08/0035.html
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2 Related Secunia Security Advisories
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1. 8e6 R3000 Internet Filter URL Filter Bypass Vulnerability
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2. 8e6 R3000 Internet Filter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
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