CVE-2012-4366

Description

Belkin wireless routers Surf N150 Model F7D1301v1, N900 Model F9K1104v1, N450 Model F9K1105V2, and N300 Model F7D2301v1 generate a predictable default WPA2-PSK passphrase based on eight digits of the WAN MAC address, which allows remote attackers to access the network by sniffing the beacon frames.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.87% Top 10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0070.html mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56591 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80157 vdb entry
http://www.jakoblell.com/blog/2012/11/19/cve-2012-4366-insecure-default-wpa2-passphrase-in-multiple-belkin-wireless-routers/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4366?
CVE-2012-4366 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-4366?
To fix CVE-2012-4366, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-4366 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-4366 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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