CVE-2017-9496: Medium severity Cisco Mx011anm Firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 31, 2017
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Updated

The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN2.9p6s1PRODsey) devices allows physically proximate attackers to access an SNMP server by connecting a cable to the Ethernet port, and then establishing communication with the device's link-local IPv6 address.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Mx011anm Firmware=mx011an_2.9p6s1_prod_sey
Motorola MX011ANM

Event History

Jul 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9496?

CVE-2017-9496 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to SNMP services.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9496?

To mitigate CVE-2017-9496, ensure the firmware of the Motorola MX011ANM devices is updated to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-9496?

CVE-2017-9496 affects devices running the Motorola MX011ANM firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-9496?

CVE-2017-9496 allows physically proximate attackers to gain unauthorized access to the SNMP server on vulnerable devices.

5

Is physical access required to exploit CVE-2017-9496?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2017-9496 requires physical access to the affected device to connect to its Ethernet port.

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