What is the severity of CVE-2017-17538?

CVE-2017-17538 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17538?

To mitigate CVE-2017-17538, upgrade the MikroTik Router Firmware to the latest version beyond 6.40.5.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-17538?

CVE-2017-17538 affects MikroTik Router Firmware version 6.40.5.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-17538 facilitate?

CVE-2017-17538 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through ICMP packet flooding.

Can CVE-2017-17538 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-17538 can be exploited remotely by sending a flood of ICMP packets.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-17538

high

7.8

13/12/2017

3/10/2019

CVE-2017-17538

First published: Wed Dec 13 2017(Updated: )

MikroTik v6.40.5 devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a flood of ICMP packets.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mikrotik Router Firmware	=6.40.5
Mikrotik Router

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Reference Links

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43317/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17538?
CVE-2017-17538 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17538?
To mitigate CVE-2017-17538, upgrade the MikroTik Router Firmware to the latest version beyond 6.40.5.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-17538?
CVE-2017-17538 affects MikroTik Router Firmware version 6.40.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-17538 facilitate?
CVE-2017-17538 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through ICMP packet flooding.
Can CVE-2017-17538 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-17538 can be exploited remotely by sending a flood of ICMP packets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17538?
CVE-2017-17538 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17538?
To mitigate CVE-2017-17538, upgrade the MikroTik Router Firmware to the latest version beyond 6.40.5.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-17538?
CVE-2017-17538 affects MikroTik Router Firmware version 6.40.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-17538 facilitate?
CVE-2017-17538 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through ICMP packet flooding.
Can CVE-2017-17538 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-17538 can be exploited remotely by sending a flood of ICMP packets.