CVE-2015-8262: Medium severity buffalo airstation extreme n600 firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 27, 2015
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Updated

Buffalo WZR-600DHP2 devices with firmware 2.09, 2.13, and 2.16 use an improper algorithm for selecting the ID value in the header of a DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses by predicting this value.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Buffalotech Airstation Extreme N600 Firmware=2.09
Buffalotech Airstation Extreme N600 Firmware=2.13
Buffalotech Airstation Extreme N600 Firmware=2.16
Buffalotech Airstation Extreme N600

Event History

Dec 27, 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-2015-8262?

CVE-2015-8262 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8262?

To mitigate CVE-2015-8262, update the firmware of your Buffalo WZR-600DHP2 device to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2015-8262?

CVE-2015-8262 affects Buffalo WZR-600DHP2 devices running firmware versions 2.09, 2.13, and 2.16.

4

Can CVE-2015-8262 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-8262 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can predict the ID value in DNS query headers.

5

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2015-8262?

CVE-2015-8262 can allow for DNS spoofing attacks, where an attacker can send false DNS responses to redirect users.

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