CVE-2017-9496

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.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Third-Party Advisory github.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-40.ethernet-snmp.txt	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9496?: CVE-2017-9496 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9496?: To fix CVE-2017-9496, 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-2017-9496 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9496 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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