CVE-2008-1244 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can perform administrative actions like changing DNS settings on Belkin routers without authentication due to missing authorization checks.
- 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-2008-1244?
CVE-2008-1244 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cgi-bin/setup_dns.exe on the Belkin F5D7230-4 router with firmware 9.01.10 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions, as demonstrated by changing a DNS server via the dns1_1, dns1_2, dns1_3, and dns1_4 parameters. NOTE: it was later reported that F5D7632-4V6 with firmware 6.01.08 is also affected.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1244?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Belkin F5d7230-4.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1244?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1244 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-2008-1244 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1244 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8jqr-9v8f-r585.