What is the severity of CVE-2015-6016?

CVE-2015-6016 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the use of a default password that allows unauthorized remote access.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6016?

To fix CVE-2015-6016, change the default password for the admin account from '1234' to a strong, unique password.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-6016?

CVE-2015-6016 affects ZyXEL NBG-418N, ZyXEL P-660HW-T1 2, and ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A devices under specific firmware versions.

Can CVE-2015-6016 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6016 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can use the default password to gain administrative access.

What happens if I don't fix CVE-2015-6016?

If CVE-2015-6016 is not fixed, unauthorized users may gain full control over the affected devices, potentially compromising network security.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-6016

critical

CWE

255

31/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6016

First published: Thu Dec 31 2015(Updated: )

ZyXEL P-660HW-T1 2 devices with ZyNOS firmware 3.40(AXH.0), PMG5318-B20A devices with firmware 1.00AANC0b5, and NBG-418N devices have a default password of 1234 for the admin account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
ZyXEL NBG-418N
ZyXEL P-660HW-T1 2
Zyxel Zynos Firmware	=3.40\(axh.0\)
ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A	=v100aanc0b5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6016?
CVE-2015-6016 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the use of a default password that allows unauthorized remote access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6016?
To fix CVE-2015-6016, change the default password for the admin account from '1234' to a strong, unique password.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-6016?
CVE-2015-6016 affects ZyXEL NBG-418N, ZyXEL P-660HW-T1 2, and ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A devices under specific firmware versions.
Can CVE-2015-6016 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6016 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can use the default password to gain administrative access.
What happens if I don't fix CVE-2015-6016?
If CVE-2015-6016 is not fixed, unauthorized users may gain full control over the affected devices, potentially compromising network security.

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