CVE-2017-14424
HighSummary
D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1) and REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices have incorrect 0666 permissions for the /var/passwd file.
Risk Assessment
Incorrect permissions on the passwd file may lead to unauthorized access to user data, posing a serious security risk to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to change the permissions of the /var/passwd file to more restrictive settings to limit access to authorized users.
Other vulnerabilities in D-Link DIR-850L REV. A and REV. B devices
See all- CVE-2017-14426High
D-Link DIR-850L REV. A and REV. B devices have improper permissions on the /var/etc/shadow file, which may lead to unauthorized access to user passwords.
- CVE-2017-14425High
D-Link DIR-850L REV. A and REV. B devices have improper permissions on the /var/etc/hnapasswd file, which may lead to unauthorized access to credential data.
- CVE-2017-14422High
D-Link DIR-850L REV. A and REV. B devices use the same hardcoded /etc/stunnel.key private key across different customers' installations, allowing remote attackers to defeat HTTPS cryptographic protection mechanisms.
Original NVD description (English source)
D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1) and REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices have 0666 /var/passwd permissions.