CVE-2017-14422: High severity dlink dir-850l firmware vulnerability

Published Sep 13, 2017
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Updated

D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07h2abbeta1) and REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices use the same hardcoded /etc/stunnel.key private key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat the HTTPS cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Dlink Dir-850l Firmware<fw114wwb07_h2ab
Dlink Dir-850l Firmware=fw114wwb07_h2ab-beta1
Dlink DIR-850L
Dlink Dir-850l Firmware<=fw208wwb02
D-Link DIR-850L firmware<=fw114wwb07_h2ab
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-2017-14422?

CVE-2017-14422 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to undermine the HTTPS encryption of affected D-Link DIR-850L devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14422?

To address CVE-2017-14422, update your D-Link DIR-850L firmware to versions that are not vulnerable, specifically those beyond FW114WWb07_h2ab or FW208WWb02.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-14422?

CVE-2017-14422 affects D-Link DIR-850L Rev. A and Rev. B devices running specific vulnerable firmware versions.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2017-14422?

The implications of CVE-2017-14422 include the risk of remote attackers intercepting sensitive communications due to the use of a hardcoded private key.

5

When was CVE-2017-14422 discovered?

CVE-2017-14422 was discovered in September 2017, highlighting a significant security flaw in certain D-Link router firmware.

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