CVE-2004-1540: Medium severity Zyxel Prestige vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

ZyXEL Prestige 623, 650, and 652 HW Routers, and possibly other versions, with HTTP Remote Administration enabled, does not require a password to access rpFWUpload.html, which allows remote attackers to reset the router configuration file.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Zyxel Prestige=645r_a1
Zyxel Prestige=650h
Zyxel Prestige=650hw
Zyxel Prestige=650hw_31
Zyxel Prestige=650r
Zyxel ZyNOS=3.40
Zyxel ZyNOS=is.3
Zyxel ZyNOS=is.5

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 19, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1540?

CVE-2004-1540 has a critical severity level due to the lack of authentication allowing unauthorized access to router configurations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1540?

To fix CVE-2004-1540, disable HTTP remote administration on affected ZyXEL Prestige routers.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2004-1540?

CVE-2004-1540 affects various ZyXEL Prestige and Zynos routers with HTTP remote administration enabled.

4

Can CVE-2004-1540 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-1540 can be exploited remotely without authentication, allowing attackers to alter router settings.

5

What action should I take if I am using an affected router version for CVE-2004-1540?

If using an affected version, immediately apply security best practices by disabling remote administration and securing your network.

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