CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16885

First published: Fri Jan 12 2018(Updated: )

Improper Permissions Handling in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices (intended for obtaining information about Internet Usage, Changing Passwords, etc.) allows remote attackers to look for the information without authenticating. The information includes Version of device, Firmware ID, Connected users to device along their MAC Addresses, etc.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fiberhome Lm53q1 Firmware=vh519r05c01s38
FiberHome LM53Q1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-16885?

    CVE-2017-16885 refers to an improper permissions handling vulnerability in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices.

  • How severe is CVE-2017-16885?

    CVE-2017-16885 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

  • How does CVE-2017-16885 affect FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices?

    CVE-2017-16885 allows remote attackers to view information without authenticating, including device version and firmware details.

  • Is FiberHome LM53Q1 vulnerable to CVE-2017-16885?

    The specific model FiberHome LM53Q1 is vulnerable to CVE-2017-16885.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-16885?

    To fix CVE-2017-16885, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware update provided by FiberHome.

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