CVE-2004-1684: Medium severity Zyxel Prestige vulnerability

Published Sep 13, 2004
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Updated

Zyxel P681 running ZyNOS Vt020225a contains portions of memory in an ARP request, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Zyxel Prestige=681
Zyxel ZyNOS=vt020225a

Event History

Sep 13, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Feb 20, 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-2004-1684?

CVE-2004-1684 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2004-1684?

To mitigate CVE-2004-1684, consider implementing network segmentation, monitoring ARP traffic, and using encryption to protect sensitive information.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2004-1684?

CVE-2004-1684 affects the Zyxel Prestige 681 and Zyxel ZyNOS version vt020225a.

4

Can CVE-2004-1684 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-1684 can be exploited remotely by attackers sniffing ARP requests over the network.

5

What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2004-1684?

CVE-2004-1684 may allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information present in ARP requests.

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