CVE-2008-1527: High severity zyxel zynos firmware vulnerability

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(PE9) and 3.40(AGD.2) through 3.40(AHQ.3), support authentication over HTTP via a hash string in the hiddenPassword field, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via a replay attack.

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-2008-1527?

CVE-2008-1527 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1527?

To remediate CVE-2008-1527, it is recommended to upgrade the router's firmware to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2008-1527?

CVE-2008-1527 affects ZyXEL Prestige models including P-660, P-661, and P-662 with specific firmware versions.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2008-1527 allow?

CVE-2008-1527 allows for replay attacks that can result in unauthorized access to the affected routers.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-1527?

Exploiting CVE-2008-1527 can lead to unauthorized remote access to sensitive information and control over the router.

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