CVE-2017-9498: Medium severity Motorola Mx011anm Firmware vulnerability
The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN2.9p6s1PRODsey) and Xfinity XR11-20 Voice Remote devices allows local users to upload arbitrary firmware images to an XR11 by leveraging root access. In other words, there is no protection mechanism involving digital signatures for the firmware.
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-9498?
CVE-2017-9498 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized firmware uploads.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9498?
To fix CVE-2017-9498, users should update their devices to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-9498?
CVE-2017-9498 affects users of Motorola MX011ANM firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey and Comcast Xfinity XR11-20 devices.
What does CVE-2017-9498 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2017-9498 allows a local attacker with root access to upload arbitrary firmware images to affected devices.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-9498?
While there may not be publicly available exploit code, the vulnerability's nature indicates that it could be exploited by anyone with local access to the device.