D-Link DCS-6517/DCS-7517 Root Password Generation httpd generate_pass_from_mac entropy

CVE Details

Basic Information

Title D-Link DCS-6517/DCS-7517 Root Password Generation httpd generate_pass_from_mac entropy
Type cve
Published 2025-06-30T22:32:09.468Z
Last Seen

Product Information

Vendor D-Link
Product DCS-6517
Version 2.02

CVSS Information

Base Score 6.3 (MEDIUM)
Attack Vector CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact

AI Analysis

AI Description A vulnerability in D-Link DCS-6517 and DCS-7517 cameras up to firmware version 2.02.0 allows remote attackers to predict root passwords due to insufficient entropy in the password generation process. This could lead to unauthorized access to the device. The vulnerability is considered difficult to exploit but has been publicly disclosed.
AI Severity Medium
Vendor D-Link
Product D-Link DCS-6517 and DCS-7517
Affected Version 2.02.0

Affected Products

  • D-Link DCS-6517 2.02
  • D-Link DCS-7517 2.02

Additional Information

CVE List
CWE List CWE-331, CWE-330
Bulletin Family

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in D-Link DCS-6517 and DCS-7517 up to 2.02.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function generate_pass_from_mac of the file /bin/httpd of the component Root Password Generation Handler. The manipulation leads to insufficient entropy. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

💭 Join the Security Discussion

🔒 Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

⚠️ Please be respectful and constructive in your comments. Security discussions should remain professional.