CVE-2015-5729: Infoleak

Published Mar 23, 2017
·
Updated

The Soft Access Point (AP) feature in Samsung Smart TVs X10P, X12, X14H, X14J, and NT14U and Xpress M288OFW printers generate weak WPA2 PSK keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.

Affected Software

30 affected components
Samsung Nt14u Firmware=t-nt14uakucb-1008.0
Samsung Nt14u Us
Samsung X14j Firmware=t-ms14jakucb-1102.5
Samsung X14j Us
Samsung X14h Firmware=t-mst14dcncb-1010.0
Samsung X14h Cn
Samsung X12 Firmware=t-mst12akucb-1114.0
Samsung X12 Us
Samsung X10p Firmware=t-mst10pibrcb-1104.0
Samsung X10p Ibr
Samsung Nt14u Firmware=t-nt14udeucb-1007.1
Samsung Nt14u Eu
Samsung Nt14u Firmware=t-nt14udcncb-1003.1
Samsung Nt14u Cn
Samsung X14j Firmware=t-ms14jdeucb-1018.0
Samsung X14j Eu
Samsung X14j Firmware=t-ms14jdcncb-1004.2
Samsung X14j Cn
Samsung X14h Firmware=t-mst14akucb-1100.4
Samsung X14h Us
Samsung X14h Firmware=t-mst14deucb-1023.0
Samsung X14h Eu
Samsung X12 Firmware=t-mst12deucb-1111.4
Samsung X12 Eu
Samsung X10p Firmware=t-mst10pauscp-1302.0
Samsung X10p Us
Samsung X10p Firmware=t-mst10pdeucb-1210.0
Samsung X10p Eu
Samsung M288ofw Firmware
Samsung M288OFW

Event History

Mar 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5729?

CVE-2015-5729 has a high severity rating due to the risk of remote attackers executing brute-force attacks on weak WPA2 PSK keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5729?

To fix CVE-2015-5729, update the firmware of the affected Samsung Smart TVs and printers to the latest version provided by Samsung.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-5729?

CVE-2015-5729 affects Samsung Smart TVs models X10P, X12, X14H, X14J, NT14U, and Xpress M288OFW printers.

4

What vulnerability does CVE-2015-5729 exploit?

CVE-2015-5729 exploits the generation of weak WPA2 PSK keys in affected Samsung devices, increasing risk of unauthorized access.

5

Can CVE-2015-5729 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-5729 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive information.

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