CVE-2017-6520: Critical severity Bose Soundtouch 30 vulnerability

Published May 1, 2017
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Updated

The Multicast DNS (mDNS) responder used in BOSE Soundtouch 30 inadvertently responds to IPv4 unicast queries with source addresses that are not link-local, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) or obtain potentially sensitive information via port-5353 UDP packets.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bose Soundtouch 30

Event History

May 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6520?

CVE-2017-6520 is rated as a potential denial of service vulnerability that could lead to traffic amplification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6520?

To mitigate CVE-2017-6520, ensure that your Bose Soundtouch 30 firmware is updated to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2017-6520?

CVE-2017-6520 can be exploited through a denial of service attack via UDP traffic amplification.

4

Is CVE-2017-6520 specific to any hardware?

Yes, CVE-2017-6520 specifically affects the Bose Soundtouch 30 device.

5

Can CVE-2017-6520 expose sensitive information?

Yes, CVE-2017-6520 may allow remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information through improper responses to unicast queries.

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