PatchTheCVECVE-2017-8335: An issue was discovered on Securifi Almond, Almond+, and Almond 2015 devices with firmware AL-R096
CVE-2017-8335 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting almond 2015 firmware, almond\+firmware, almond firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered on Securifi Almond, Almond+, and Almond 2015 devices with firmware AL-R096. The device provides a user with the capability of setting name for wireless network. These values are stored by the device in NVRAM (Non-volatile RAM). It seems that the POST parameters passed in this request to set up names on the device do not have a string length check on them. This allows an attacker to send a large payload in the "mssid_1" POS
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2019-06-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-8335?
almond 2015 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; almond\+firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; almond firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-8335 being exploited?
CVE-2017-8335 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-8335 affect?
CVE-2017-8335 affects almond 2015 firmware, almond\+firmware, almond firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). An issue was discovered on Securifi Almond, Almond+, and Almond 2015 devices with firmware AL-R096. The device provides a user with the capability of setting name for wireless network. These values are stored by the device in NVRAM (Non-vol
How urgent is CVE-2017-8335?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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