CVE-2016-10116 Weak cryptography in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

Weak password generation allows remote attackers to gain access via dictionary attacks on NETGEAR Arlo devices.

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-2016-10116?

CVE-2016-10116 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NETGEAR Arlo base stations with firmware 1.7.5_6178 and earlier, Arlo Q devices with firmware 1.8.0_5551 and earlier, and Arlo Q Plus devices with firmware 1.8.1_6094 and earlier use a pattern of adjective, noun, and three-digit number for the customized password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a dictionary attack.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10116?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Netgear Arlo Base Station Firmware, Netgear Arlo Q Camera Firmware, Netgear Arlo Q Plus Camera Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10116?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10116 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-10116 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10116 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jj7v-94xm-w37v.

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