CVE-2006-6717 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access switch management functions from unauthorized VLANs due to improper access control implementation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6717?
CVE-2006-6717 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Allied Telesis AT-9000/24 Ethernet switch accepts management packets from arbitrary VLANs, contrary to the documentation, which allows remote attackers to conduct attacks against the switch from unexpected locations.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6717?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alliedtelesyn At-9000 24 Ethernetswitch.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6717?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6717 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2006-6717 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6717 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qc6h-xxp7-xrr2.