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+ + + ATH0 modem hangup

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Makes a modem hangup

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It was possible to disconnect the remote
host by sending it an ICMP echo request packet
containing the string '+ + + ATH0' (without the spaces).
It is also possible to make the remote modem
hangup and dial any phone number.

Solution : add 'ATS2=255' in your modem
init string.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison

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