CVE-2019-17216: An issue was discovered on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices before Ethernet R07 and before WLAN R05

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-17216?

combi-stream mslq firmware: upgrade to ethernet_r07, wlan_r05. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-17216 being exploited?

CVE-2019-17216 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-17216 affect?

CVE-2019-17216 affects combi-stream mslq firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices before Ethernet R07 and before WLAN R05. Password authentication uses MD5 to hash passwords. Cracking is possible with minimal effort.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-17216?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-17216 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting combi-stream mslq firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices before Ethernet R07 and before WLAN R05. Password authentication uses MD5 to hash passwords. Cracking is possible with minimal effort.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-916
Published	2019-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vzug

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-06 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vzug combi-stream mslq firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < ethernet_r07 · < wlan_r05

Fixed in: ethernet_r07, wlan_r05

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2019-17216?

combi-stream mslq firmware: upgrade to ethernet_r07, wlan_r05. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-17216 being exploited?

CVE-2019-17216 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-2019-17216 affect?

CVE-2019-17216 affects combi-stream mslq firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices before Ethernet R07 and before WLAN R05. Password authentication uses MD5 to hash passwords. Cracking is possible with minimal effort.

How urgent is CVE-2019-17216?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-17219 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices before Ethernet R07 and before WLAN R05
CVE-2019-17218 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE An issue was discovered on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices before Ethernet R07 and before WLAN R05
CVE-2019-17217 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices before Ethernet R07 and before WLAN R05
CVE-2019-17215 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices before Ethernet R07 and before WLAN R05

References

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