What is the severity of CVE-2017-14420?

CVE-2017-14420 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14420?

To fix CVE-2017-14420, you should update the firmware of your D-Link DIR-850L devices to the latest version available.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-14420?

CVE-2017-14420 affects D-Link DIR-850L REV. A and REV. B devices with specific vulnerable firmware versions.

What is the impact of CVE-2017-14420?

The impact of CVE-2017-14420 includes the ability for attackers to spoof SSL servers and potentially intercept sensitive information.

Can CVE-2017-14420 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-14420 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks without physical access.

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CVE-2017-14420

medium

5.9

CWE

295

13/9/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-14420

First published: Wed Sep 13 2017(Updated: )

The D-Link NPAPI extension, as used on D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1) and REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
D-Link DIR-850L firmware	<=fw114wwb07_h2ab
D-Link DIR-850L Firmware
D-Link DIR-850L firmware	<=fw208wwb02
dlink DIR-850L firmware	<=fw114wwb07_h2ab_beta1
dlink DIR-850L firmware	<=fw208wwb02

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Reference Links

https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-09-08-dlink-850l-mydlink-cloud-0days-vulnerabilities.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14420?
CVE-2017-14420 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14420?
To fix CVE-2017-14420, you should update the firmware of your D-Link DIR-850L devices to the latest version available.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-14420?
CVE-2017-14420 affects D-Link DIR-850L REV. A and REV. B devices with specific vulnerable firmware versions.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-14420?
The impact of CVE-2017-14420 includes the ability for attackers to spoof SSL servers and potentially intercept sensitive information.
Can CVE-2017-14420 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14420 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks without physical access.

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