CVE-2014-2321: Critical severity ZTE F460 vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2014
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Updated

webshellcmd.gch on ZTE F460 and F660 cable modems allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via sendcmd requests, as demonstrated by using "set TelnetCfg" commands to enable a TELNET service with specified credentials.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ZTE F460
ZTE F660

Event History

Mar 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2321?

CVE-2014-2321 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized administrative access to affected devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-2321?

To mitigate CVE-2014-2321, users should disable the TELNET service and, if possible, update the firmware of the ZTE F460 or F660 modems to the latest version.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-2321?

CVE-2014-2321 specifically affects the ZTE F460 and ZTE F660 cable modem models.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-2321?

The potential impacts of CVE-2014-2321 include unauthorized access to network settings and configurations which can lead to data breaches and network disruption.

5

Is there a way to detect the exploitation of CVE-2014-2321?

Monitoring device logs for unusual access patterns, especially related to TELNET commands, can help detect exploitation attempts related to CVE-2014-2321.

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