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CVE-2012-4366

3.3 · LOW

Belkin wireless routers Surf N150 Model F7D1301v1, N900 Model F9K1104v1, N450 Model F9K1105V2, and N300 Model F7D2301v1 generate a predictable default WPA2-PSK passphrase based on eight digits of t…

Published Nov 20, 2012belkinCWE-310EPSS 4.58%

Overview

CVE-2012-4366 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting belkin n150_wireless_router. It was published on November 20, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Belkin wireless routers Surf N150 Model F7D1301v1, N900 Model F9K1104v1, N450 Model F9K1105V2, and N300 Model F7D2301v1 generate a predictable default WPA2-PSK passphrase based on eight digits of the WAN MAC address, which allows remote attackers to access the network by sniffing the beacon frames.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from belkin. Update n150_wireless_router to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0070.htmlRefwww.jakoblell.com/blog/2012/11/19/cve-2012-4366-insecure-default-wpa2-passphrase-in-multiple-belkin-wireless-routers/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/56591Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80157Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0070.htmlRefwww.jakoblell.com/blog/2012/11/19/cve-2012-4366-insecure-default-wpa2-passphrase-in-multiple-belkin-wireless-routers/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/56591Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80157

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4366?

CVE-2012-4366 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting belkin n150_wireless_router. It was published on November 20, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-4366?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4366?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from belkin. Update n150_wireless_router to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4366?

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