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CRITICAL · 10.0

CVE-2017-7964

Zyxel WRE6505 devices have a default TELNET password of 1234 for the root and admin accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct DNS hijacking attacks by reconfiguring the built-in ...

Vulnerability Description

Zyxel WRE6505 devices have a default TELNET password of 1234 for the root and admin accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct DNS hijacking attacks by reconfiguring the built-in dnshijacker process.

CVSS Score

10.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ZyxelWre6505 Firmware<= v1.00\(aaqb.3\)c0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1188

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7964?

CVE-2017-7964 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Zyxel WRE6505 devices have a default TELNET password of 1234 for the root and admin accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct DNS hijacking attacks by reconfiguring the built-in ...

How severe is CVE-2017-7964?

CVE-2017-7964 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7964?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zyxel Wre6505 Firmware.