CVE-2002-1706 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify DOCSIS settings on Cisco broadband routers by bypassing Message Integrity Check signature validation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-1706?

CVE-2002-1706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios, published on 21 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cisco IOS software 11.3 through 12.2 running on Cisco uBR7200 and uBR7100 series Universal Broadband Routers allows remote attackers to modify Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) settings via a DOCSIS file without a Message Integrity Check (MIC) signature, which is approved by the router.

Weakness: CWE-347

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1706?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Ios.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1706?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1706 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-1706 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1706 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Cisco Ios vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6fwh-897j-m5cj.

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