CVE-2017-9522

Description

The Time Warner firmware on Technicolor TC8717T devices sets the default Wi-Fi passphrase to a combination of the SSID and BSSID, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain network access by reading a beacon frame.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.32%

Third-Party Advisory github.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-21.default-wifi-credentials.txt	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9522?: CVE-2017-9522 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9522?: To fix CVE-2017-9522, 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-2017-9522 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9522 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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