CVE-2008-1523: Infoleak

Published Mar 26, 2008
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Updated

ZyXEL Prestige routers, including P-660, P-661, and P-662 models with firmware 3.40(AGD.2) through 3.40(AHQ.3), allow remote authenticated users to obtain ISP and Dynamic DNS credentials by sending a direct request for (1) WAN.html, (2) wzPPPOE.html, and (3) rpDyDNS.html, and then reading the HTML source.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Zyxel ZyNOS=3.40-ahq.0
Zyxel ZyNOS=3.40-agl.3
Zyxel ZyNOS=3.40-ahq.3
Zyxel ZyNOS=3.40-ahz.0
Zyxel Prestige 661=hw-d1
Zyxel Prestige 660=h-d3
Zyxel ZyNOS=3.40-atm.0
Zyxel Prestige 660=h-d1
Zyxel ZyNOS=3.40-agd.2

Event History

Mar 26, 2008
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-2008-1523?

CVE-2008-1523 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1523?

To fix CVE-2008-1523, users should update their ZyXEL Prestige routers to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2008-1523?

CVE-2008-1523 affects ZyXEL Prestige routers, including models P-660, P-661, and P-662 with specific versions of firmware.

4

Can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2008-1523?

Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2008-1523 to obtain ISP and Dynamic DNS credentials by accessing certain URLs.

5

What should I check if I have an affected ZyXEL router for CVE-2008-1523?

If you have an affected ZyXEL router, check your firmware version and promptly apply any available security updates.

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