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Got a D-Link or Tenda? Might be in trouble...

Postby Zancarius » Sat Oct 19, 2013 5:42 pm

Several models of D-Link routers have a built-in backdoor that grants access to anyone who happens to change their browser's user-agent to a very specific string. Specifically, it grants them complete administrative privileges. I'm not sure if there's a fix yet--there might be--so if you have one of the affected models, you probably ought to upgrade your firmware.

Second, but likely less common (in the US anyway) is the backdoor that affects Chinese-made Tenda routers. It's only possible to exploit this backdoor via wireless or via LAN, so unless you have some very shady neighbors, you're probably safe. Probably.
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Re: Got a D-Link or Tenda? Might be in trouble...

Postby Elade » Sun Oct 20, 2013 9:35 am

Question. What if you have Chinese *and* shady neighbors?? :shock:
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Re: Got a D-Link or Tenda? Might be in trouble...

Postby Zancarius » Sun Oct 20, 2013 9:38 am

Then I'd suggest tinfoil. Lots and lots of tinfoil.
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