Vulnerability Description
The AT&T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83 firmware for the Arris NVG589, NVG599, and unspecified other devices, when IP Passthrough mode is not used, configures an sbdc.ha WAN TCP service on port 61001 with the bdctest account and the bdctest password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (such as the Wi-Fi password) by leveraging knowledge of a hardware identifier, related to the Bulk Data Collection (BDC) mechanism defined in Broadband Forum technical reports.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Att | U-Verse Firmware | 9.2.2h0d83 |
| Commscope | Arris Nvg589 | - |
| Commscope | Arris Nvg599 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100585Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://threatpost.com/bugs-in-arris-modems-distributed-by-att-vulnerable-to-triThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nomotion.net/blog/sharknatto/ExploitMitigationTechnical Description
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100585Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://threatpost.com/bugs-in-arris-modems-distributed-by-att-vulnerable-to-triThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nomotion.net/blog/sharknatto/ExploitMitigationTechnical Description
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-10793?
CVE-2017-10793 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The AT&T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83 firmware for the Arris NVG589, NVG599, and unspecified other devices, when IP Passthrough mode is not used, configures an sbdc.ha WAN TCP service on port 61001 with the bdc...
How severe is CVE-2017-10793?
CVE-2017-10793 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-10793?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Att U-Verse Firmware, Commscope Arris Nvg589, Commscope Arris Nvg599.