CVE-2017-3217

CalAmp LMU 3030 series OBD-II CDMA and GSM devices has an SMS (text message) interface that can be deployed where no password is configured for this interface by the integrator / reseller

Description

CalAmp LMU 3030 series OBD-II CDMA and GSM devices has an SMS (text message) interface that can be deployed where no password is configured for this interface by the integrator / reseller. This interface must be password protected, otherwise, the attacker only needs to know the phone number of the device (via an IMSI Catcher, for example) to send administrative commands to the device. These commands can be used to provide ongoing, real-time access to the device and can configure parameters such as IP addresses, firewall rules, and passwords.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: CalAmp LMU 3030 OBD-II
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98964 third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251927 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3217?
CVE-2017-3217 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3217?
To fix CVE-2017-3217, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-3217 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3217 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3217?
CVE-2017-3217 affects CalAmp LMU 3030 OBD-II.
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