What is the severity of CVE-2018-17969?

The severity of CVE-2018-17969 is classified as medium to high due to the potential exposure of cleartext credentials.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17969?

To fix CVE-2018-17969, update the firmware of the Samsung SCX-6545X device to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What devices are affected by CVE-2018-17969?

CVE-2018-17969 specifically affects Samsung SCX-6545X devices running firmware version 2.00.03.01.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-17969?

CVE-2018-17969 can be exploited by remote attackers using SNMP requests to retrieve cleartext credentials.

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2018-17969?

While there are no publicly disclosed exploits, the vulnerability allows for credential discovery, making it a potential risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-17969

critical

9.8

CWE

522

3/10/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-17969

First published: Wed Oct 03 2018(Updated: )

Samsung SCX-6545X V2.00.03.01 03-23-2012 devices allows remote attackers to discover cleartext credentials via iso.3.6.1.4.1.236.11.5.11.81.10.1.5.0 and iso.3.6.1.4.1.236.11.5.11.81.10.1.6.0 SNMP requests.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung Scx-6545x Firmware	=2.00.03.01
Samsung SCX-6545X

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Reference Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17969?
The severity of CVE-2018-17969 is classified as medium to high due to the potential exposure of cleartext credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17969?
To fix CVE-2018-17969, update the firmware of the Samsung SCX-6545X device to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2018-17969?
CVE-2018-17969 specifically affects Samsung SCX-6545X devices running firmware version 2.00.03.01.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-17969?
CVE-2018-17969 can be exploited by remote attackers using SNMP requests to retrieve cleartext credentials.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2018-17969?
While there are no publicly disclosed exploits, the vulnerability allows for credential discovery, making it a potential risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17969?
The severity of CVE-2018-17969 is classified as medium to high due to the potential exposure of cleartext credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17969?
To fix CVE-2018-17969, update the firmware of the Samsung SCX-6545X device to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2018-17969?
CVE-2018-17969 specifically affects Samsung SCX-6545X devices running firmware version 2.00.03.01.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-17969?
CVE-2018-17969 can be exploited by remote attackers using SNMP requests to retrieve cleartext credentials.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2018-17969?
While there are no publicly disclosed exploits, the vulnerability allows for credential discovery, making it a potential risk.