CVE-2015-7257: High severity zte zxv10 w300 vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2017
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Updated

ZTE ADSL ZXV10 W300 modems W300V2.1.0fER7PEO57 and W300V2.1.0hER7PEO57 allow remote authenticated non-administrator users to change the admin password by intercepting an outgoing password change request, and changing the username parameter from "support" to "admin".

Affected Software

3 affected components
ZTE Zxv10 W300 Firmware=w300v2.1.0f_er7_pe_o57
ZTE ZXV10 W300
ZTE Zxv10 W300 Firmware=w300v2.1.0h_er7_pe_o57

Event History

Aug 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7257?

CVE-2015-7257 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access and administrative control.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7257?

To mitigate CVE-2015-7257, users should update the ZTE ZXV10 W300 firmware to the latest version provided by ZTE that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-7257?

Users of ZTE ADSL ZXV10 W300 modems running the firmware versions W300V2.1.0f_ER7_PE_O57 and W300V2.1.0h_ER7_PE_O57 are affected by CVE-2015-7257.

4

What type of attacks does CVE-2015-7257 enable?

CVE-2015-7257 enables remote authenticated non-administrator users to change the admin password, potentially allowing them to gain control over affected devices.

5

Is CVE-2015-7257 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2015-7257 is a remote vulnerability, as it can be exploited over the network by authenticated users.

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