CVE-2017-9496 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Physically proximate attackers can access the SNMP server on Motorola MX011ANM devices via Ethernet without authentication, exposing device configuration and data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-9496?

CVE-2017-9496 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) devices allows physically proximate attackers to access an SNMP server by connecting a cable to the Ethernet port, and then establishing communication with the device's link-local IPv6 address.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9496?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Mx011anm Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9496?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9496 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-9496 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9496 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q9hm-x9cp-f26q.

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