CVE-2020-24374

A DNS rebinding vulnerability in Freebox v5 before 1.5.29

published September 16, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A DNS rebinding vulnerability lurks in Freebox v5 before version 1.5.29 that could allow attackers to take control of your local network! Think of it like a sneaky hotel concierge who decides to let just anyone into your room because they can impersonate your booking — they can access your stuff without you even knowing! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to redirect traffic and access devices on your local network, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized control. It's like opening your front door and inviting in a stranger who can rummage through your belongings!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky hotel concierge who decides to let just anyone into your room because they can impersonate your booking — they can access your stuff without you even knowing! This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of DNS responses, allowing an attacker to bind a victim's browser to a malicious IP address and leverage that connection to access internal network resources.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to redirect traffic and access devices on your local network, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized control. It's like opening your front door and inviting in a stranger who can rummage through your belongings! To safeguard your network, update Freebox to version 1.5.29 or later immediately. It's also wise to review your DNS settings and consider implementing strict DNS policies to minimize risk. Don't forget to regularly check for firmware updates! You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your network and restore your peace of mind. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01165 · 67.0th percentile
Published
2020-09-16T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 SEP 20:00Z
    A DNS rebinding vulnerability in Freebox v5 before 1.5.29
    cvelistv5