A vulnerability has been found in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.19 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /etc_ro/smb.conf of the component Samba. The manipulation leads to weak password requirements. The attack can be initiated 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.
The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ac18_firmware | Tenda | 15.03.05.19 (including) | 15.03.05.19 (including) |
A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:
Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.
See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.