CVE-2017-11436: Critical severity d-link dir-615 vulnerability
Published Jul 19, 2017
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D-Link DIR-615 before v20.12PTb04 has a second admin account with a 0x1 BACKDOOR value, which might allow remote attackers to obtain access via a TELNET connection.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Dlink Dir-615<=20.12ptb01
Dlink Dir-615
Event History
Jul 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11436?
CVE-2017-11436 has a high severity rating due to the presence of a backdoor account that allows unauthorized remote access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-11436?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11436, upgrade the D-Link DIR-615 firmware to version 20.12PTb04 or later.
3
What does CVE-2017-11436 affect?
CVE-2017-11436 affects D-Link DIR-615 routers prior to firmware version 20.12PTb04.
4
Can CVE-2017-11436 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11436 can be exploited remotely through a TELNET connection.
5
What symptoms indicate an exploit of CVE-2017-11436?
Symptoms of an exploit include unauthorized access to router settings and unexpected behavior in network connections.