What is the severity of CVE-2012-4366?

CVE-2012-4366 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote unauthorized access to networks.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4366?

To mitigate CVE-2012-4366, change the default WPA2-PSK passphrase to a strong, unique password not based on the MAC address.

What devices are affected by CVE-2012-4366?

CVE-2012-4366 affects several Belkin wireless routers, including the Surf N150, N300, N450, and N900 models.

How does CVE-2012-4366 allow remote access?

CVE-2012-4366 allows remote access because the default WPA2-PSK passphrase is predictable and can be derived from the WAN MAC address.

Is my network at risk if I have a device vulnerable to CVE-2012-4366?

Yes, your network is at risk if you have a vulnerable device and have not changed the default WPA2-PSK passphrase.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-4366

low

3.3

CWE

310

20/11/2012

29/8/2017

CVE-2012-4366

First published: Tue Nov 20 2012(Updated: )

Belkin wireless routers Surf N150 Model F7D1301v1, N900 Model F9K1104v1, N450 Model F9K1105V2, and N300 Model F7D2301v1 generate a predictable default WPA2-PSK passphrase based on eight digits of the WAN MAC address, which allows remote attackers to access the network by sniffing the beacon frames.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Belkin N150 F9K1009	=f7d1301v1
Belkin N300 Firmware	=f7d2301v1
Belkin N450 Wireless Router	=f9k1105v2
Belkin N900	=f9k1104v1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4366?
CVE-2012-4366 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote unauthorized access to networks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4366?
To mitigate CVE-2012-4366, change the default WPA2-PSK passphrase to a strong, unique password not based on the MAC address.
What devices are affected by CVE-2012-4366?
CVE-2012-4366 affects several Belkin wireless routers, including the Surf N150, N300, N450, and N900 models.
How does CVE-2012-4366 allow remote access?
CVE-2012-4366 allows remote access because the default WPA2-PSK passphrase is predictable and can be derived from the WAN MAC address.
Is my network at risk if I have a device vulnerable to CVE-2012-4366?
Yes, your network is at risk if you have a vulnerable device and have not changed the default WPA2-PSK passphrase.

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