Title: Cisco IOS FTP Server User Credential Handling Remote Overflow
Info
Disclosure
May 09, 2007
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Jul 29, 2008
Solution
Unknown
Description
IOS contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered by an unspecified condition in the FTP server which allows a remote attacker to download a copy of the startup-config file, which will disclose configuration information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation,
Attack Type Unknown
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version recommended in the vendr advisory, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.