CVE-2017-7405: Critical severity Dlink Dir-615 vulnerability
On the D-Link DIR-615 before v20.12PTb04, once authenticated, this device identifies the user based on the IP address of his machine. By spoofing the IP address belonging to the victim's host, an attacker might be able to take over the administrative session without being prompted for authentication credentials. An attacker can get the victim's and router's IP addresses by simply sniffing the network traffic. Moreover, if the victim has web access enabled on his router and is accessing the web interface from a different network that is behind the NAT/Proxy, an attacker can sniff the network traffic to know the public IP address of the victim's router and take over his session as he won't be prompted for credentials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7405?
CVE-2017-7405 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to the D-Link DIR-615 router's administrative interface.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7405?
To fix CVE-2017-7405, update the D-Link DIR-615 firmware to version 20.12PTb04 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-7405?
CVE-2017-7405 affects the D-Link DIR-615 models running firmware versions prior to 20.12PTb04.
Can CVE-2017-7405 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-7405 can be exploited remotely if the attacker can spoof the IP address of an authenticated user.
What impact does CVE-2017-7405 have on the D-Link DIR-615?
The impact of CVE-2017-7405 allows an attacker to take over an administrative session without needing authentication, compromising the device's security.