CVE-2017-9480: Infoleak
First published: Mon Jul 31 2017(Updated: )
The Comcast firmware on Cisco DPC3939 (firmware version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-CMCST) devices allows local users (e.g., users who have command access as a consequence of CVE-2017-9479 exploitation) to read arbitrary files via UPnP access to /var/IGD/.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Dpc3939 Firmware | =dpc3939-p20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-cmcst | |
| Cisco DPC3939 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9480?
CVE-2017-9480 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to unauthorized local file access.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9480?
To fix CVE-2017-9480, update the Cisco DPC3939 firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-9480?
CVE-2017-9480 affects the Cisco DPC3939 devices running the specified firmware version.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-9480?
An attacker with command access can read arbitrary files on the device via UPnP due to CVE-2017-9480.
Is CVE-2017-9480 related to CVE-2017-9479?
Yes, CVE-2017-9480 can be exploited if an attacker has already compromised the system through CVE-2017-9479.
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