CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2017-12861

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Oct 10, 2017 | Modified: Oct 03, 2019
CVSS 3.x
9.8
CRITICAL
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

The Epson EasyMP software is designed to remotely stream a users computer to supporting projectors.These devices are authenticated using a unique 4-digit code, displayed on-screen - ensuring only those who can view it are streaming.All Epson projectors supporting the EasyMP software are vulnerable to a brute-force vulnerability, allowing any attacker on the network to remotely control and stream to the vulnerable device

Weakness

The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Easymp Epson 2.86 (including) 2.86 (including)

Potential Mitigations

  • A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:

  • Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.

  • See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.

References