CVE-2015-5729

Name: CVE-2015-5729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-23T20:59:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5729 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Soft Access Point (AP) feature in Samsung Smart TVs X10P, X12, X14H, X14J, and NT14U and Xpress M288OFW printers generate weak WPA2 PSK keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 4.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Soft Access Point (AP) feature in Samsung Smart TVs X10P, X12, X14H, X14J, and NT14U and Xpress M288OFW printers generate weak WPA2 PSK keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.97%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Nt14u Firmware	t-nt14uakucb-1008.0
Samsung	X14j Firmware	t-ms14jakucb-1102.5
Samsung	X14h Firmware	t-mst14dcncb-1010.0
Samsung	X12 Firmware	t-mst12akucb-1114.0
Samsung	X10p Firmware	t-mst10pibrcb-1104.0
Samsung	Nt14u Firmware	t-nt14udeucb-1007.1
Samsung	Nt14u Firmware	t-nt14udcncb-1003.1
Samsung	X14j Firmware	t-ms14jdeucb-1018.0
Samsung	X14j Firmware	t-ms14jdcncb-1004.2
Samsung	X14h Firmware	t-mst14akucb-1100.4
Samsung	X14h Firmware	t-mst14deucb-1023.0
Samsung	X12 Firmware	t-mst12deucb-1111.4
Samsung	X10p Firmware	t-mst10pauscp-1302.0
Samsung	X10p Firmware	t-mst10pdeucb-1210.0
Samsung	M288ofw Firmware	All versions

References

http://kaoticoneutral.blogspot.com.ar/2015/12/samsung-smarttv-and-printers-weak.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134976/Samsung-SoftAP-Weak-Password.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/79Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79675Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034503Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034504Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://kaoticoneutral.blogspot.com.ar/2015/12/samsung-smarttv-and-printers-weak.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134976/Samsung-SoftAP-Weak-Password.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/79Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79675Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034503Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034504Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5729?

How severe is CVE-2015-5729?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5729 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5729?

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Source: NVD / NIST