CVE-2008-1529

Description

ZyXEL Prestige routers have a minimum password length for the admin account that is too small, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via brute force methods.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

CWE-255

References

• http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/
• http://www.procheckup.com/Hacking_ZyXEL_Gateways.pdf
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41513
• http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/
• http://www.procheckup.com/Hacking_ZyXEL_Gateways.pdf