CVE-2017-9498 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers with root access can upload unsigned firmware to Motorola Xfinity remotes, bypassing signature checks to execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9498?
CVE-2017-9498 is a medium-severity 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) 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.
Weakness: CWE-354
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9498?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Comcast Xfinity Xr11-20 Firmware, Motorola Mx011anm Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9498?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-9498 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9498 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jg8v-3589-5rgj.