What is the severity of CVE-2018-10968?

The severity of CVE-2018-10968 is high due to the potential for unauthorized access to vulnerable devices.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10968?

To fix CVE-2018-10968, users should disable the default TELNET account and upgrade to firmware versions beyond v2.10KR.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-10968?

CVE-2018-10968 affects D-Link DIR-550A and DIR-604M devices with firmware versions up to 2.10KR.

Can CVE-2018-10968 allow remote access?

Yes, CVE-2018-10968 allows a malicious user to gain unauthorized remote access to the affected devices.

What is the exploitation method for CVE-2018-10968?

The exploitation method for CVE-2018-10968 involves using a default TELNET account to access the devices.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-10968

critical

9.8

CWE

1188

18/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-10968

First published: Fri May 18 2018(Updated: )

On D-Link DIR-550A and DIR-604M devices through v2.10KR, a malicious user can use a default TELNET account to get unauthorized access to vulnerable devices, aka a backdoor access vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
D-link Dir-550a Firmware	<=2.10kr
Dlink Dir-550a
D-link Dir-604m Firmware	<=2.10kr
Dlink Dir-604m

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-18-061

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10968?
The severity of CVE-2018-10968 is high due to the potential for unauthorized access to vulnerable devices.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10968?
To fix CVE-2018-10968, users should disable the default TELNET account and upgrade to firmware versions beyond v2.10KR.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-10968?
CVE-2018-10968 affects D-Link DIR-550A and DIR-604M devices with firmware versions up to 2.10KR.
Can CVE-2018-10968 allow remote access?
Yes, CVE-2018-10968 allows a malicious user to gain unauthorized remote access to the affected devices.
What is the exploitation method for CVE-2018-10968?
The exploitation method for CVE-2018-10968 involves using a default TELNET account to access the devices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10968?
The severity of CVE-2018-10968 is high due to the potential for unauthorized access to vulnerable devices.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10968?
To fix CVE-2018-10968, users should disable the default TELNET account and upgrade to firmware versions beyond v2.10KR.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-10968?
CVE-2018-10968 affects D-Link DIR-550A and DIR-604M devices with firmware versions up to 2.10KR.
Can CVE-2018-10968 allow remote access?
Yes, CVE-2018-10968 allows a malicious user to gain unauthorized remote access to the affected devices.
What is the exploitation method for CVE-2018-10968?
The exploitation method for CVE-2018-10968 involves using a default TELNET account to access the devices.