CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1557: Infoleak

First published: Fri Apr 21 2017(Updated: )

Netgear WNAP320, WNDAP350, and WNDAP360 before 3.5.5.0 reveal wireless passwords and administrative usernames and passwords over SNMP.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netgear WNAP320 firmware<=3.0.5.0
Netgear WNAP320 firmware
Netgear WNDAP350 Firmware<=3.0.5.0
Netgear WNDAP350 Firmware
NETGEAR WNDAP360<=3.0.5.0
NETGEAR Wireless Access Point

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1557?

    CVE-2016-1557 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1557?

    To fix CVE-2016-1557, update the firmware of affected devices to version 3.5.5.0 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-1557?

    CVE-2016-1557 affects the Netgear WNAP320, WNDAP350, and WNDAP360 devices running firmware versions prior to 3.5.5.0.

  • What information is leaked by CVE-2016-1557?

    CVE-2016-1557 allows attackers to access wireless passwords and administrative usernames and passwords via SNMP.

  • Is CVE-2016-1557 still a risk if I have updated my device?

    No, if your device is updated to firmware version 3.5.5.0 or later, it is no longer at risk for CVE-2016-1557.

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