CVE-2017-9522 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak default Wi-Fi passphrase generation allows remote attackers to easily obtain network access by reading beacon frames.
- 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-2017-9522?
CVE-2017-9522 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9522?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Spectrum Tc8717t Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9522?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-9522 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9522 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rcw5-r4ff-wx82.