CVE-2017-17537: Input Validation

Published Dec 13, 2017
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Updated

MikroTik RouterBOARD v6.39.2 and v6.40.5 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service by connecting to TCP port 53 and sending data that begins with many '\0' characters, possibly related to DNS.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Mikrotik RouterBOARD=6.39.2
Mikrotik RouterBOARD=6.40.5
Mikrotik RouterBOARD

Event History

Dec 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17537?

CVE-2017-17537 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-17537?

To mitigate CVE-2017-17537, upgrade your MikroTik RouterBOARD to versions later than 6.40.5.

3

Which MikroTik RouterBOARD versions are affected by CVE-2017-17537?

CVE-2017-17537 affects MikroTik RouterBOARD versions 6.39.2 and 6.40.5.

4

Can CVE-2017-17537 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-17537 can be exploited remotely by connecting to TCP port 53.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2017-17537 enable?

CVE-2017-17537 enables an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

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