592 : ZyXEL Multiple Routers Default Administrator Password
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Disclosure

Sep 12, 2002

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Sep 12, 2002

Solution

Unknown

Description

By default, Zyxel routers install with a default password. The administrative account has a password of 1234 which is publicly known and documented. This allows attackers to trivially access the program or system.

Classification

Location: Local / Remote
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Workaround
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: Third Party Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Immediately after installation, change all default install passwords to a unique and secure password. When possible, change default accounts to custom names as well.

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ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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