Remote Access Vulnerability in D-Link DIR-850L Router
CVE-2017-14421

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

D-Link
Status
Dir-850l Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 September 2017

What is CVE-2017-14421?

The D-Link DIR-850L REV. B router is susceptible to a security flaw that stems from a hardcoded password for the Alphanetworks account. This embedding allows attackers, upon device reset, to gain unauthorized root access through a TELNET session. Users of this device should review their security settings and consider updating to the latest firmware to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-09-08-dlink-850l-my...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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