CVE-2017-7964 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit default TELNET credentials to gain root access and modify DNS settings, enabling hijacking attacks on Zyxel WRE6505 devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7964?
CVE-2017-7964 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Zyxel WRE6505 devices have a default TELNET password of 1234 for the root and admin accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct DNS hijacking attacks by reconfiguring the built-in dnshijacker process.
Weakness: CWE-1188
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7964?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zyxel Wre6505 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7964?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7964 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7964 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7964 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2wc3-9w3j-8phw.