Vulnerability Description
The AT&T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83 firmware for the Arris NVG589 and NVG599 devices, when IP Passthrough mode is not used, configures ssh-permanent-enable WAN SSH logins to the remotessh account with the 5SaP9I26 password, which allows remote attackers to access a "Terminal shell v1.0" service, and subsequently obtain unrestricted root privileges, by establishing an SSH session and then entering certain shell metacharacters and BusyBox commands.
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-2017-14115?
CVE-2017-14115 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The AT&T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83 firmware for the Arris NVG589 and NVG599 devices, when IP Passthrough mode is not used, configures ssh-permanent-enable WAN SSH logins to the remotessh account with the 5Sa...
How severe is CVE-2017-14115?
CVE-2017-14115 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-2017-14115?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Att U-Verse Firmware, Commscope Arris Nvg589, Commscope Arris Nvg599.