CVE-2017-9498 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) and Xfinity XR11-20 Voice Remote devices allows local users to upload arbitrary firmware images to an XR11 by leveraging root access. In other words, there is no protection mechanism involving digital signatures for the firmware.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Motorola	Mx011Anm Firmware	mx011an_2.9p6s1_prod_sey
Motorola	Mx011Anm	-
Comcast	Xfinity Xr11-20 Firmware	-
Comcast	Xfinity Xr11-20	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-354

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-2017-9498?

CVE-2017-9498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) and Xfinity XR11-20 Voice Remote devices allows local users to upload arbitrary firmware images to an XR11 by leve...

How severe is CVE-2017-9498?

CVE-2017-9498 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9498?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Motorola Mx011Anm Firmware, Motorola Mx011Anm, Comcast Xfinity Xr11-20 Firmware, Comcast Xfinity Xr11-20.