CVE-2017-17878

Name: CVE-2017-17878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-27T17:08:21.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17878 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Valve Steam Link build 643. Root passwords longer than 8 characters are truncated because of the default use of DES (aka the CONFIG_FEATURE_DEFAULT_PASSWD_ALGO="des" setting).. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Valve Steam Link build 643. Root passwords longer than 8 characters are truncated because of the default use of DES (aka the CONFIG_FEATURE_DEFAULT_PASSWD_ALGO="des" setting).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.60%

72.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Valvesoftware	Steam Link Firmware	< 644

References

https://blogger.davidmanouchehri.com/2017/12/steam-link-security-truncated-password.htmlIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steamlink-sdk/issues/101Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steamlink-sdk/issues/110Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://blogger.davidmanouchehri.com/2017/12/steam-link-security-truncated-password.htmlIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steamlink-sdk/issues/101Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steamlink-sdk/issues/110Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17878?

How severe is CVE-2017-17878?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17878 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17878?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST