vendor:
DSL-2640U
by:
Todor Donev
8,8
CVSS
HIGH
Unauthenticated Remote DNS Change
284
CWE
Product Name: DSL-2640U
Affected Version From: IM_1.00
Affected Version To: IM_1.00
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: N/A
CPE: h:d-link:dsl-2640u
Metasploit:
N/A
Other Scripts:
N/A
Tags: N/A
CVSS Metrics: N/A
Nuclei References:
N/A
Nuclei Metadata: N/A
Platforms Tested: N/A
2017
D-Link ADSL DSL-2640U IM_1.00 Unauthenticated Remote DNS Change Exploit
The vulnerability exist in the web interface, which is accessible without authentication. Once modified, systems use foreign DNS servers, which are usually set up by cybercriminals. Users with vulnerable systems or devices who try to access certain sites are instead redirected to possibly malicious sites. Modifying systems' DNS settings allows cybercriminals to perform malicious activities like steering unknowing users to bad sites, replacing ads on legitimate sites, controlling and redirecting network traffic, and pushing additional malware.
Mitigation:
Authentication should be enabled for the web interface, and users should be aware of the risks of using unsecured DNS servers.