vendor:
DSL-2740R
by:
Todor Donev
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Unauthenticated Remote DNS Change
200
CWE
Product Name: DSL-2740R
Affected Version From: N/A
Affected Version To: N/A
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: N/A
CPE: N/A
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
2015
D-Link DSL-2740R Unauthenticated Remote DNS Change Exploit
Different D-Link Routers are vulnerable to DNS change. 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:
Users should ensure that their D-Link routers are running the latest firmware version and that they have enabled the router's firewall.