CVE-2017-14427: 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 have 0666 /var/run/storageaccountroot permissions.

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-2017-14427?

CVE-2017-14427 has a medium severity level due to improper permissions that can expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14427?

To mitigate CVE-2017-14427, update the D-Link DIR-850L firmware to the latest version released after FW114WWb07_h2ab beta1 or FW208WWb02.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-14427?

CVE-2017-14427 affects D-Link DIR-850L devices with firmware versions through FW114WWb07_h2ab beta1 and FW208WWb02.

4

What permissions issue is present in CVE-2017-14427?

CVE-2017-14427 involves 0666 permissions for the /var/run/storage_account_root directory, which may allow unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-14427?

A workaround for CVE-2017-14427 is to limit access to the device's administrative interface and ensure it is not exposed to the public internet.

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