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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Misc. >> Airport Administrative Port Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Airport Administrative Port |
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Connects to port 5009 and says 'Hello' Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is an Apple Airport Wireless Access Point which can be administrated on top of TCP port 5009. There is a design flaw in the administrative protocol which makes the clients which connect to this port send the password in plain text (although slightly obsfuscated). A possible hacker who has the ability to sniff the data going to this device may use this flaw to gain its administrative password and gain its control. Since the airport base station does not keep any log, it will be difficult to acertain that administrative access has been stolen. Solution : Block incoming traffic to this port, and only administer this base station when connected to it using a cross-over ethernet cable. Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: 7554 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003-2007 Tenable Network Security |
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Network Interface Cards, NICs |
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