CVE-2012-4366: Low severity Belkin N150 Wireless Router vulnerability

Published Nov 20, 2012
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Belkin N150 Wireless Router=f7d1301v1
Belkin N300 Wireless Router=f7d2301v1
Belkin N450 Wireless Router=f9k1105v2
Belkin N900 Wireless Router=f9k1104v1

Event History

Nov 20, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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