CVE-2015-6018: Critical severity zyxel pmg5318-b20a vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2015
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Updated

The diagnostic-ping implementation on ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A devices with firmware before 1.00(AANC.2)C0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the PingIPAddr parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
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-2015-6018?

CVE-2015-6018 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the ease of exploitation and potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6018?

To fix CVE-2015-6018, update the ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A devices to firmware version 1.00(AANC.2)C0 or later.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2015-6018 allow?

CVE-2015-6018 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected ZyXEL devices.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-6018?

CVE-2015-6018 affects ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A devices running firmware versions prior to 1.00(AANC.2)C0.

5

Can CVE-2015-6018 be exploited over the internet?

Yes, CVE-2015-6018 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to target vulnerable devices over the internet.

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