What is the severity of CVE-2017-14426?

The severity of CVE-2017-14426 is classified as medium due to the potential risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14426?

To mitigate CVE-2017-14426, ensure that the D-Link DIR-850L firmware is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-14426?

CVE-2017-14426 affects the D-Link DIR-850L REV. A and REV. B devices with specific firmware versions.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2017-14426?

The risks associated with CVE-2017-14426 include potential exposure of the system's password hashes, which could lead to unauthorized access.

Is CVE-2017-14426 still a threat?

CVE-2017-14426 remains a threat if devices are not updated to the latest firmware that mitigates this vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-14426

high

7.8

CWE

798

13/9/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-14426

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 0644 /var/etc/shadow (aka the /etc/shadow symlink target) 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-2017-14426?
The severity of CVE-2017-14426 is classified as medium due to the potential risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14426?
To mitigate CVE-2017-14426, ensure that the D-Link DIR-850L firmware is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-14426?
CVE-2017-14426 affects the D-Link DIR-850L REV. A and REV. B devices with specific firmware versions.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2017-14426?
The risks associated with CVE-2017-14426 include potential exposure of the system's password hashes, which could lead to unauthorized access.
Is CVE-2017-14426 still a threat?
CVE-2017-14426 remains a threat if devices are not updated to the latest firmware that mitigates this vulnerability.

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