CVE-2017-9497 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) devices allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root by pulling up the diagnostics menu on the set-top box, and then posting to a Web Inspector route.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Mx011Anm Firmware	mx011an_2.9p6s1_prod_sey
Motorola	Mx011Anm	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastilleThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastilleThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9497?

CVE-2017-9497 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) devices allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root by pulling up the diagnostics ...

How severe is CVE-2017-9497?

CVE-2017-9497 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9497?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Mx011Anm Firmware, Motorola Mx011Anm.