What is the severity of CVE-2008-1259?

CVE-2008-1259 has a medium severity rating as it allows attackers to bypass authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1259?

To fix CVE-2008-1259, update the Zyxel P-2602HW-D1A router firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1259?

CVE-2008-1259 specifically affects the Zyxel P-2602HW-D1A router running firmware version 3.40(AJZ.1).

Can CVE-2008-1259 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-1259 can be exploited remotely by attackers able to spoof a user’s IP address.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1259?

CVE-2008-1259 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that exploits IP address association.

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CVE-2008-1259

critical

9.3

CWE

287

10/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1259

First published: Mon Mar 10 2008(Updated: )

The Zyxel P-2602HW-D1A router with 3.40(AJZ.1) firmware maintains authentication state by IP address, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by establishing a session from a source IP address of a user who previously authenticated within the previous 5 minutes.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Zyxel P-2602HW-D1A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1259?
CVE-2008-1259 has a medium severity rating as it allows attackers to bypass authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1259?
To fix CVE-2008-1259, update the Zyxel P-2602HW-D1A router firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1259?
CVE-2008-1259 specifically affects the Zyxel P-2602HW-D1A router running firmware version 3.40(AJZ.1).
Can CVE-2008-1259 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1259 can be exploited remotely by attackers able to spoof a user’s IP address.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1259?
CVE-2008-1259 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that exploits IP address association.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1259?
CVE-2008-1259 has a medium severity rating as it allows attackers to bypass authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1259?
To fix CVE-2008-1259, update the Zyxel P-2602HW-D1A router firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1259?
CVE-2008-1259 specifically affects the Zyxel P-2602HW-D1A router running firmware version 3.40(AJZ.1).
Can CVE-2008-1259 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1259 can be exploited remotely by attackers able to spoof a user’s IP address.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1259?
CVE-2008-1259 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that exploits IP address association.