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+ + + ATH0 Modem Hang Up String Remote DoS

high Nessus Plugin ID 10020

Synopsis

The remote modem is affected by a remote command execution vulnerability.

Description

It was possible to disconnect the remote host by sending it an specially crafted ICMP echo request packet. It is also possible to make the remote modem hang up and dial any phone number.

Solution

Add 'ATS2=255' in your modem init string.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/1998/Sep/192

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10020

File Name: ath0_hangup.nasl

Version: 1.31

Type: remote

Published: 7/29/1999

Updated: 3/6/2019

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Critical

Score: 9.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/21/1999

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-1228