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CVE-2017-14953

6.5 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Dec 1, 2017CWE-311EPSS 0.49%

Overview

CVE-2017-14953 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 1, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/145131/HikVision-Wi-Fi-IP-Camera-Wireless-Access-Point-State.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/43Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/145131/HikVision-Wi-Fi-IP-Camera-Wireless-Access-Point-State.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/43

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14953?

CVE-2017-14953 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 1, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-14953?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. 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-2017-14953?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2017-14953?

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