CVE-2007-6759
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on Dataprobe iBootBar power distribution units by setting a specific cookie value (DCRABBIT). This enables unauthorized power cycling of connected devices, affecting organizations using these devices for remote power management.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dataprobe iBootBar
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could remotely power off critical infrastructure equipment, causing service outages, data loss, or physical damage to connected devices.
Likely Case
Unauthorized power cycling of servers, network equipment, or other connected devices leading to service disruption and potential data corruption.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if devices are behind firewalls with strict network segmentation and access controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires only setting a specific cookie value, making it trivial for attackers with network access.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown specific version - check with Dataprobe for updated firmware
Vendor Advisory: Not available in provided references
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Contact Dataprobe for updated firmware. 2. Backup current configuration. 3. Upload new firmware via web interface. 4. Reboot device. 5. Verify authentication works correctly.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate iBootBar devices on separate VLANs with strict firewall rules
Access Control Lists
allImplement IP-based restrictions to limit access to management interface
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disconnect iBootBar from internet and place behind strict firewall with only trusted IP access
- Implement physical security controls to prevent unauthorized access to power connections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to access iBootBar web interface with DCRABBIT cookie set to any value. If access is granted without authentication, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check firmware version via iBootBar web interface under System InformationVerify Fix Applied:
Test that authentication is required for all management functions and DCRABBIT cookie no longer bypasses authentication.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthenticated access to power control functions
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing DCRABBIT cookie to iBootBar management interface
- Unexpected power cycling commands
SIEM Query:
source="iBootBar" AND (cookie="DCRABBIT" OR action="power" AND NOT auth_success="true")