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Advisory Published
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CVE-2017-14953

First published: Fri Dec 01 2017(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** HikVision Wi-Fi IP cameras, when used in a wired configuration, allow physically proximate attackers to trigger association with an arbitrary access point by leveraging a default SSID with no WiFi encryption or authentication. NOTE: Vendor states that this is not a vulnerability, but more an increase to the attack surface of the product.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Hikvision DS-2CD2432F-I(W) Firmware<5.4.5
Hikvision DS-2CD2432F-I(W) Firmware
Hikvision DS-2CD2432F-I(W) Firmware<5.4.5
Hikvision DS-2CD2432F-I(W) Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14953?

    CVE-2017-14953 is considered a disputed vulnerability as the vendor claims it is not a vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2017-14953 affect HikVision cameras?

    CVE-2017-14953 allows attackers in physical proximity to trigger association with an arbitrary access point due to a default SSID without WiFi encryption.

  • Which HikVision firmware versions are affected by CVE-2017-14953?

    CVE-2017-14953 affects HikVision DS-2CD2432F-IW firmware versions prior to 5.4.5.

  • What is the potential impact of CVE-2017-14953?

    The impact of CVE-2017-14953 includes unauthorized network access by leveraging unprotected default WiFi settings.

  • What steps should be taken to mitigate CVE-2017-14953?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-14953, users should change the default SSID and ensure WiFi security settings are properly configured.

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