First published: Wed Jul 19 2017(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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D-Link DIR-615 | <=20.12ptb01 | |
D-Link DIR-615 |
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CVE-2017-11436 has a high severity rating due to the presence of a backdoor account that allows unauthorized remote access.
To mitigate CVE-2017-11436, upgrade the D-Link DIR-615 firmware to version 20.12PTb04 or later.
CVE-2017-11436 affects D-Link DIR-615 routers prior to firmware version 20.12PTb04.
Yes, CVE-2017-11436 can be exploited remotely through a TELNET connection.
Symptoms of an exploit include unauthorized access to router settings and unexpected behavior in network connections.