Vulnerability Description
The SNMP service on ZyXEL Prestige routers, including P-660 and P-661 models with firmware 3.40(AGD.2) through 3.40(AHQ.3), has "public" as its default community for both (1) read and (2) write operations, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions via SNMP, as demonstrated by reading the Dynamic DNS service password or inserting an XSS sequence into the system.sysName.0 variable, which is displayed on the System Status page.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zyxel | Prestige 660 | h-d1 |
| Zyxel | Prestige 661 | hw-d1 |
| Zyxel | Zynos | 3.40 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/
- http://www.procheckup.com/Hacking_ZyXEL_Gateways.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/
- http://www.procheckup.com/Hacking_ZyXEL_Gateways.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1524?
CVE-2008-1524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The SNMP service on ZyXEL Prestige routers, including P-660 and P-661 models with firmware 3.40(AGD.2) through 3.40(AHQ.3), has "public" as its default community for both (1) read and (2) write operat...
How severe is CVE-2008-1524?
CVE-2008-1524 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1524?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zyxel Prestige 660, Zyxel Prestige 661, Zyxel Zynos.