CVE-2017-14953

Description

HikVision Wi-Fi IP cameras, when used in a wired configuration, allow physically proximate attackers to trigger association with an arbitrary access point by leveraging a default SSID with no WiFi encryption or authentication. NOTE: Vendor states that this is not a vulnerability, but more an increase to the attack surface of the product

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory seclists.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/43 third party advisory mailing list
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145131/HikVision-Wi-Fi-IP-Camera-Wireless-Access-Point-State.html third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14953?
CVE-2017-14953 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-14953?
To fix CVE-2017-14953, 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-2017-14953 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-14953 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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