CVE-2017-9980 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 21 Jul 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Green Packet DX-350 routers via the web interface PING feature.

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-2017-9980?

CVE-2017-9980 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Green Packet DX-350 Firmware version v2.8.9.5-g1.4.8-atheeb, the "PING" (aka tag_ipPing) feature within the web interface allows performing command injection, via the "pip" parameter.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9980?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Greenpacket Dx-350 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9980?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9980 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2017-9980 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9980 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7rpp-qvvp-3f22.