CVE-2017-17878
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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
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17878?
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).
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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