CVE-2017-6558 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in iBall Baton 150M iB-WRA150N v1 00000001 1.2.6 build 110401 Rel.47776n allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access to router settings.

Understanding CVE-2017-6558

This CVE entry describes a security flaw in iBall Baton 150M iB-WRA150N v1 routers that could be exploited by attackers to manipulate administrative settings.

What is CVE-2017-6558?

The vulnerability in iBall Baton 150M iB-WRA150N v1 routers enables remote attackers to bypass authentication, granting them unauthorized access to administrative router settings.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6558

Exploiting this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to and modification of critical router configurations, posing a significant security risk to affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6558

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on iBall Baton 150M iB-WRA150N v1 routers, potentially leading to unauthorized access and modification of administrative settings by reading the HTML source code of the password.cgi file.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: iBall Baton 150M iB-WRA150N v1
Version: 1.2.6 build 110401 Rel.47776n

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely by reading the HTML source code of the password.cgi file, enabling them to bypass authentication and access administrative router settings.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2017-6558 involves taking immediate and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable remote access to the router's administrative interface if not required.
Regularly monitor router logs for any suspicious activities.
Implement strong, unique passwords for router access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep router firmware up to date to patch known vulnerabilities.
Conduct regular security audits on network devices.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the affected iBall Baton 150M iB-WRA150N v1 routers are updated with the latest firmware patches to mitigate the authentication bypass vulnerability.