CVE-2015-5729

Critical

Published: 23/03/2017(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The Soft Access Point feature in Samsung Smart TVs X10P, X12, X14H, X14J, and NT14U and Xpress M288OFW printers generate weak WPA2 PSK keys, making it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.

Risk Assessment

Weak WPA2 PSK keys increase the risk of unauthorized access to the network, potentially leading to data loss or privacy breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the device firmware and implement stronger authentication methods to minimize the risk of attacks.

Original NVD description (English source)

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.