HIGH CVSS 8.6
Published: 2015-12-31

CVE-2015-5987

zyxel gs1900-10hp_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2015-5987)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2015-5987 impacting zyxel gs1900-10hp_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.6 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Belkin F9K1102 2 devices with firmware 2.10.17 use an improper algorithm for selecting the ID value in the header of a DNS query, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses by predicting this value.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product zyxel / gs1900-10hp_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2015-5987 impacting zyxel gs1900-10hp_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2015-5987.yaml
id: cve-2015-5987

info:
  name: zyxel gs1900-10hp_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2015-5987 affecting zyxel gs1900-10hp_firmware.
    Evaluation: Belkin F9K1102 2 devices with firmware 2.10.17 use an improper algorithm for selecting the ID value in the header of a DNS query, which makes it easie...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2015-5987
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 8.6
    cve-id: CVE-2015-5987
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2015-5987,zyxel,gs1900-10hp_firmware,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "gs1900-10hp_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2015-5987.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2015-5987
# Target: zyxel gs1900-10hp_firmware | CVSS: 8.6 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2015-5987 (zyxel gs1900-10hp_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against zyxel gs1900-10hp_firmware scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2015-5987.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2015-5987
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install gs1900-10hp_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade gs1900-10hp_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update gs1900-10hp_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i gs1900-10hp_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i gs1900-10hp_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2015-5987 in zyxel gs1900-10hp_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update zyxel gs1900-10hp_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2015-5987?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2015-5987?

CVE-2015-5987 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.6 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.6
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2015-5987
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor zyxel
Product gs1900-10hp_firmware
Published 2015-12-31
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N