CVE-2017-9522 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Spectrum	Tc8717T Firmware	-
Spectrum	Tc8717T	-

References

https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastilleThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastilleThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9522?

CVE-2017-9522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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...

How severe is CVE-2017-9522?

CVE-2017-9522 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9522?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Spectrum Tc8717T Firmware, Spectrum Tc8717T.