CVE-2017-9475: Medium severity Comcast Xfinity Wifi Hotspot vulnerability
Published Jul 31, 2017
·Updated
Comcast XFINITY WiFi Home Hotspot devices allow remote attackers to spoof the identities of Comcast customers via a forged MAC address.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Comcast Xfinity Wifi Hotspot
Event History
Jul 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9475?
CVE-2017-9475 has a high severity rating due to its potential impact on customer identity spoofing.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-9475?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9475, ensure that your Comcast XFINITY WiFi home hotspot devices have the latest firmware updates applied.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2017-9475?
Users of Comcast XFINITY WiFi hotspots are primarily affected by CVE-2017-9475.
4
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-9475?
CVE-2017-9475 can allow attackers to impersonate Comcast customers by spoofing their MAC addresses.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-9475?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-9475 other than applying security patches from Comcast.