7.8
CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14428

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/run/hostapd* permissions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14428?

    CVE-2017-14428 has a medium severity level due to improper permissions on sensitive files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14428?

    To fix CVE-2017-14428, update your D-Link DIR-850L devices to the latest firmware versions that address this vulnerability.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2017-14428?

    CVE-2017-14428 affects D-Link DIR-850L devices with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1 and FW208WWb02.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2017-14428?

    CVE-2017-14428 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system files due to incorrect file permissions.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-14428?

    A workaround for CVE-2017-14428 is to manually adjust the permissions of the affected files if upgrading firmware is not immediately possible.

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