CVE-2017-9466 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak DES encryption in TP-Link WR841N routers allows attackers to bypass access controls and modify system settings via LAN or Wi-Fi.
- 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-2017-9466?
CVE-2017-9466 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The executable httpd on the TP-Link WR841N V8 router before TL-WR841N(UN)_V8_170210 contained a design flaw in the use of DES for block encryption. This resulted in incorrect access control, which allowed attackers to gain read-write access to system settings through the protected router configuration service tddp via the LAN and Ath0 (Wi-Fi) interfaces.
Weakness: CWE-327
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9466?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tp-Link Wr841n V8 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9466?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9466 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-9466 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9466 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5m39-qpvm-r38g.