CVE-2015-6016: Critical severity zyxel nbg-418n vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2015
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Zyxel NBG-418N
Zyxel P-660HW-T1 2
Zyxel ZyNOS firmware=3.40\(axh.0\)
Zyxel Pmg5318-b20a Firmware=v100aanc0b5

Event History

Dec 31, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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