CVE-2015-5729 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak WPA2 keys in Samsung Smart TV Soft AP allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive data via brute-force.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-5729?
CVE-2015-5729 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Soft Access Point (AP) feature in Samsung Smart TVs X10P, X12, X14H, X14J, and NT14U and Xpress M288OFW printers generate weak WPA2 PSK keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5729?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Samsung M288ofw Firmware, Samsung Nt14u Firmware, Samsung X10p Firmware, Samsung X12 Firmware, Samsung X14h Firmware, Samsung X14j Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5729 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q9vm-xr73-4r75.