What is the severity of CVE-2017-14424?

CVE-2017-14424 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the insecure permissions on the /var/passwd file.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14424?

To fix CVE-2017-14424, update the D-Link DIR-850L firmware to the latest secure version that addresses this issue.

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-14424?

CVE-2017-14424 affects D-Link DIR-850L devices with firmware up to 114WWb07_h2ab_beta1 for REV. A and up to 208WWb02 for REV. B.

What are the implications of CVE-2017-14424?

The implications of CVE-2017-14424 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive system files due to improper file permissions.

Is CVE-2017-14424 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-14424 is potentially exploitable remotely if the vulnerable firmware is exposed to the internet.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-14424

high

7.8

CWE

276

13/9/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-14424

First published: Wed Sep 13 2017(Updated: )

D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1) and REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices have 0666 /var/passwd permissions.

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
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-2017-14424?
CVE-2017-14424 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the insecure permissions on the /var/passwd file.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14424?
To fix CVE-2017-14424, update the D-Link DIR-850L firmware to the latest secure version that addresses this issue.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-14424?
CVE-2017-14424 affects D-Link DIR-850L devices with firmware up to 114WWb07_h2ab_beta1 for REV. A and up to 208WWb02 for REV. B.
What are the implications of CVE-2017-14424?
The implications of CVE-2017-14424 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive system files due to improper file permissions.
Is CVE-2017-14424 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14424 is potentially exploitable remotely if the vulnerable firmware is exposed to the internet.

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