CVE-2013-4622: High severity HTC Droid Incredible vulnerability

Published Jun 19, 2013
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Updated

The 3G Mobile Hotspot feature on the HTC Droid Incredible has a default WPA2 PSK passphrase of 1234567890, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging a position within the WLAN coverage area.

Affected Software

2 affected components
HTC Droid Incredible
HTC Droid Incredible=frf91

Event History

Jun 19, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4622?

CVE-2013-4622 has a medium severity rating due to the weak default WPA2 PSK passphrase.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4622?

To fix CVE-2013-4622, change the default WPA2 PSK passphrase from '1234567890' to a strong, unique passphrase.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-4622?

CVE-2013-4622 primarily affects users of the HTC Droid Incredible devices that utilize the 3G Mobile Hotspot feature.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2013-4622?

The risks associated with CVE-2013-4622 include unauthorized access to the mobile hotspot and potential data interception by attackers.

5

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2013-4622?

Yes, mitigating CVE-2013-4622 can be achieved by disabling the mobile hotspot feature when not in use and configuring a strong WPA2 PSK.

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