CVE-2017-8076: Weak Encryption
First published: Sun Apr 23 2017(Updated: )
On the TP-Link TL-SG108E 1.0, admin network communications are RC4 encoded, even though RC4 is deprecated. This affects the 1.1.2 Build 20141017 Rel.50749 firmware.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link TL-SG108E Firmware | =1.1.2 | |
| TP-Link TL-SG108E Firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8076?
CVE-2017-8076 is considered to have a medium severity due to the use of the deprecated RC4 encryption in admin communications.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8076?
To fix CVE-2017-8076, you should upgrade the TP-Link TL-SG108E to a version of firmware that does not use RC4 for encryption.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-8076?
CVE-2017-8076 affects the TP-Link TL-SG108E with firmware version 1.1.2 Build 20141017 Rel.50749.
Is all communication affected by CVE-2017-8076?
Only the admin network communications are affected by CVE-2017-8076 due to the use of RC4 encoding.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-8076 on security?
The impact of CVE-2017-8076 on security includes the potential exposure of sensitive admin credentials because of the weak encryption method.
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