"Misfortune Cookie" Broadband Router Vulnerability

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National Cyber Awareness System:

"Misfortune Cookie" Broadband Router Vulnerability [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2014/12/20/Misfortune-Cookie-Broadband-Router-Vulnerability ] 12/20/2014 
12:46 PM EST 
Original release date: December 20, 2014

Broadband routers employing the Allegro RomPager firmware prior to versions 4.34 contain a vulnerability in HTTP cookie 
processing code. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected device.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review Vulnerability Note VU#561444 [ http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/561444 
], the Allegro Press Release [ 
https://www.allegrosoft.com/allegro-software-urges-manufacturers-to-maintain-firmware-for-highest-level-of-embedded-device-security/news-press.html
 ], and Check Point's Security Advisory [ http://mis.fortunecook.ie/ ] for additional information and apply the 
necessary updates.

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