Weak Password Enforcement in ZyXEL Prestige Routers
CVE-2008-1529

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Key Information:

Vendor: Zyxel
Status: Zynos; Prestige 661; Prestige 660
Vendor: CVE Published:; 26 March 2008

What is CVE-2008-1529?

ZyXEL Prestige routers implement a minimum password length for the admin account that is insufficient, enabling remote attackers to exploit this weakness through brute force methods. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of router settings, thereby compromising network security. Users are encouraged to enforce stronger password policies and firmware updates to mitigate the risk.

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