What is the severity of CVE-2017-2234?

CVE-2017-2234 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to administrative functions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2234?

To fix CVE-2017-2234, update the firmware of Toshiba Home gateways HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A to version 1.2.1 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-2234?

CVE-2017-2234 affects users of Toshiba Home gateway models HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A running firmware version 1.2.0 or earlier.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2017-2234 enable?

CVE-2017-2234 can enable remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and perform operations on the device with administrative privileges.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-2234?

A practical workaround for CVE-2017-2234 includes disabling remote management features until the firmware update can be applied.

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CVE-2017-2234

critical

9.8

7/7/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-2234

First published: Fri Jul 07 2017(Updated: )

Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A firmware HEM-GW16A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier, Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A firmware HEM-GW26A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to access a non-documented developer screen to perform operations on device with administrative privileges.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Toshiba Hem-gw16a	<=1.2.0
Toshiba Hem-gw16a Firmware
Toshiba Hem-gw26a	<=1.2.0
Toshiba Hem-gw26a Firmware

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Reference Links

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85901441/index.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2234?
CVE-2017-2234 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to administrative functions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2234?
To fix CVE-2017-2234, update the firmware of Toshiba Home gateways HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A to version 1.2.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-2234?
CVE-2017-2234 affects users of Toshiba Home gateway models HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A running firmware version 1.2.0 or earlier.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2017-2234 enable?
CVE-2017-2234 can enable remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and perform operations on the device with administrative privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-2234?
A practical workaround for CVE-2017-2234 includes disabling remote management features until the firmware update can be applied.

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