PT-2017-18949 · Arris+1 · Arris Tg1682G+1
Chris Grayson
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Published
2017-07-31
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Updated
2021-09-13
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CVE-2017-9476
CVSS v3.1
6.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Cisco DPC3939 version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421733-160420a-CMCST
Cisco DPC3939 version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-CMCST
Arris TG1682G (eMTA&DOCSIS version 10.0.132.SIP.PC20.CT, software version TG1682 2.2p7s2 PROD sey)
Description
The issue allows remote attackers to easily determine the hidden SSID and passphrase for a Home Security Wi-Fi network. This is due to a problem in the Comcast firmware on the affected devices.
Recommendations
For Cisco DPC3939 version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421733-160420a-CMCST, update the firmware to a version that is not affected by this issue.
For Cisco DPC3939 version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-CMCST, update the firmware to a version that is not affected by this issue.
For Arris TG1682G (eMTA&DOCSIS version 10.0.132.SIP.PC20.CT, software version TG1682 2.2p7s2 PROD sey), update the firmware to a version that is not affected by this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider changing the Wi-Fi network settings to use a different security method until a patch is available.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
Information Disclosure
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Arris Tg1682G
Cisco Dpc3939