CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-27165

First published: Wed Feb 10 2021(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The telnet daemon on port 23/tcp can be abused with the gpon/gpon credentials.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fiberhome Hg6245d Firmware<=rp2613
FiberHome HG6245D

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-27165?

    The severity of CVE-2021-27165 is critical with a rating of 9.8.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2021-27165?

    The affected software for CVE-2021-27165 is Fiberhome HG6245D devices through RP2613.

  • How can the telnet daemon on port 23/tcp be abused for CVE-2021-27165?

    The telnet daemon on port 23/tcp can be abused with the gpon/gpon credentials for CVE-2021-27165.

  • What is the fix for CVE-2021-27165?

    To fix CVE-2021-27165, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware update provided by Fiberhome.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27165?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-27165 at the following link: https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#telnet-linux-hardcoded-credentials

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