CVE-2017-7307: Medium severity Riverbed RiOS vulnerability

Published Apr 4, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Riverbed RiOS<=9.0.0b

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Riverbed RiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.1
  2. Compensating control

    Physically restrict access to the system and protect the /opt/tms/bin/cli file from tampering by physically proximate attackers.

Event History

Apr 4, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 18, 58461
Event
03:58 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7307?

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

3

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.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2017-7307?

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

5

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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