CVE-2015-7251: Critical severity zte zxhn h108n firmware vulnerability
Published Dec 30, 2015
·Updated
ZTE ZXHN H108N R1A devices before ZTE.bhs.ZXHNH108NR1A.kPE have a hardcoded password of root for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.
Affected Software
2 affected components
ZTE Zxhn H108n R1a Firmware<=zte.bhs.zxhnh108nr1a.h_pe
ZTE ZXHN H108N R1A
Event History
Dec 30, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7251?
CVE-2015-7251 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for administrative access through a hardcoded password.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-7251?
To fix CVE-2015-7251, upgrade the firmware to a version newer than ZTE.bhs.ZXHNH108NR1A.k_PE.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7251?
The devices affected by CVE-2015-7251 are ZTE ZXHN H108N R1A devices running vulnerable firmware versions.
4
What type of access does CVE-2015-7251 provide to attackers?
CVE-2015-7251 allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7251?
There is no effective workaround for CVE-2015-7251 other than updating the firmware to eliminate the hardcoded password.