CVE-2017-14418: High severity dlink dir-850l firmware vulnerability

Published Sep 13, 2017
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Updated

The D-Link NPAPI extension, as used in conjunction with D-Link DIR-850L REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices, sends the cleartext admin password over the Internet as part of interaction with mydlink Cloud Services.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Dlink Dir-850l Firmware<=fw208wwb02
Dlink DIR-850L
D-Link DIR-850L firmware<=fw208wwb02

Event History

Sep 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14418?

CVE-2017-14418 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of cleartext admin passwords over the Internet.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14418?

To mitigate CVE-2017-14418, update the D-Link DIR-850L router firmware to a version later than FW208WWb02.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-14418?

Users of the D-Link DIR-850L devices with firmware versions through FW208WWb02 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-14418.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14418?

CVE-2017-14418 is a security vulnerability related to insecure transmission of sensitive information.

5

What devices are impacted by CVE-2017-14418?

The D-Link DIR-850L devices equipped with the specified firmware version through FW208WWb02 are impacted by CVE-2017-14418.

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