What is the severity of CVE-2017-7307?

CVE-2017-7307 is considered to have a high severity due to the risk of root privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7307?

To fix CVE-2017-7307, upgrade to Riverbed RiOS version 9.0.1 or later.

What impact does CVE-2017-7307 have on affected systems?

CVE-2017-7307 allows physical attackers to gain root access and potentially access sensitive decrypted data.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-7307?

CVE-2017-7307 affects users of Riverbed RiOS versions prior to 9.0.1.

What exploitation methods are possible with CVE-2017-7307?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-7307 can occur through physical access to the device in single-user mode.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-7307

high

7.2

CWE

732

4/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-7307

First published: Tue Apr 04 2017(Updated: )

Riverbed RiOS before 9.0.1 does not properly restrict shell access in single-user mode, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain root privileges and access decrypted data by replacing the /opt/tms/bin/cli file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Riverbed RiOS	<=9.0.0b

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7307?
CVE-2017-7307 is considered to have a high severity due to the risk of root privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7307?
To fix CVE-2017-7307, upgrade to Riverbed RiOS version 9.0.1 or later.
What impact does CVE-2017-7307 have on affected systems?
CVE-2017-7307 allows physical attackers to gain root access and potentially access sensitive decrypted data.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-7307?
CVE-2017-7307 affects users of Riverbed RiOS versions prior to 9.0.1.
What exploitation methods are possible with CVE-2017-7307?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-7307 can occur through physical access to the device in single-user mode.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7307?
CVE-2017-7307 is considered to have a high severity due to the risk of root privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7307?
To fix CVE-2017-7307, upgrade to Riverbed RiOS version 9.0.1 or later.
What impact does CVE-2017-7307 have on affected systems?
CVE-2017-7307 allows physical attackers to gain root access and potentially access sensitive decrypted data.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-7307?
CVE-2017-7307 affects users of Riverbed RiOS versions prior to 9.0.1.
What exploitation methods are possible with CVE-2017-7307?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-7307 can occur through physical access to the device in single-user mode.