CVE-2015-6019
8.5 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2015-6019 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting zyxel pmg5318-b20a_firmware. It was published on December 31, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The management portal on ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A devices with firmware 1.00AANC0b5 does not terminate sessions upon a logout action, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging an unattended workstation.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zyxel. Update pmg5318-b20a_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-6019?
CVE-2015-6019 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting zyxel pmg5318-b20a_firmware. It was published on December 31, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2015-6019?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6019?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zyxel. Update pmg5318-b20a_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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