CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-9522

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Time Warner firmware on Technicolor TC8717T devices sets the default Wi-Fi passphrase to a combination of the SSID and BSSID, making it easier for remote attackers to obtain network access by reading a beacon frame.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can easily gain access to the network, potentially leading to unauthorized access to organizational data and resources.

Recommendation

It is recommended to change the default Wi-Fi passphrase to a stronger one and to regularly monitor network access.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS