Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9521

First published: Mon Jul 31 2017(Updated: )

The Comcast firmware on Cisco DPC3939 (firmware version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421733-160420a-CMCST); Cisco DPC3939 (firmware version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-CMCST); Cisco DPC3939B (firmware version dpc3939b-v303r204217-150321a-CMCST); Cisco DPC3941T (firmware version DPC3941_2.5s3_PROD_sey); and Arris TG1682G (eMTA&DOCSIS version 10.0.132.SIP.PC20.CT, software version TG1682_2.2p7s2_PROD_sey) devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specific (but unstated) exposed service. NOTE: the scope of this CVE does NOT include the concept of "Unnecessary Services" in general; the scope is only a single service that is unnecessarily exposed, leading to remote code execution. The details of that service might be disclosed at a later date.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco DPC3939B Firmware=dpc3939-p20-18-v303r20421733-160420a-cmcst
Cisco DPC3939B Firmware
Cisco DPC3939B Firmware=dpc3939-p20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-cmcst
Cisco DPC3939B Firmware=dpc3939b-v303r204217-150321a-cmcst
Cisco DPC3939B Firmware
Cisco DPC3941T Firmware=dpc3941_2.5s3_prod_sey
Cisco DPC3941T Firmware
Commscope Arris TG1682G=10.0.132.sip.pc20.ct
Commscope Arris TG1682G=tg1682_2.2p7s2_prod_sey
Commscope Arris TG1682G Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9521?

    CVE-2017-9521 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9521?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-9521, upgrade the firmware on affected Cisco and Commscope device models to the latest patched versions.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-9521?

    CVE-2017-9521 affects Cisco DPC3939, DPC3939B, DPC3941T, and certain Commscope Arris TG1682G firmware versions.

  • What could happen if CVE-2017-9521 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-9521 could lead to unauthorized access or control over affected Cisco and Commscope devices.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-9521?

    Until a firmware update is applied, limiting access to the device’s management interfaces can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2017-9521.

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