CVE-2023-40039
CVSS 3.1 Score 9.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Sep 11, 2023
Updated: Sep 13, 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-40039 is a vulnerability affecting ARRIS TG852G, TG862G, and TG1672G devices. A remote attacker within range of a Wi-Fi network can exploit this issue by observing beacon frames and derive the default WPA2-PSK value, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the network. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to network security, as it allows an attacker to bypass the Wi-Fi password protection mechanism. Users are advised to update their devices as soon as patches become available to mitigate this risk.
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