What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-11618.

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-11618?

The severity level of CVE-2020-11618 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Which set-top boxes are affected by CVE-2020-11618?

THOMSON THT741FTA 2.2.1 and Philips DTR3502BFTA DVB-T2 2.2.1 set-top boxes are affected by CVE-2020-11618.

How does CVE-2020-11618 impact the affected set-top boxes?

CVE-2020-11618 allows an attacker on the local network to achieve root access via the TELNET protocol on THOMSON THT741FTA 2.2.1 and Philips DTR3502BFTA DVB-T2 2.2.1 set-top boxes.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-11618?

A fix for CVE-2020-11618 is currently not available. It is recommended to follow the vendor's instructions and security best practices to minimize the risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-11618

high

7.8

31/8/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-11618

First published: Mon Aug 31 2020(Updated: )

THOMSON THT741FTA 2.2.1 and Philips DTR3502BFTA DVB-T2 2.2.1 set-top boxes have their TELNET service hardcoded to start on boot, which allows an attacker on the local network to achieve root access via the TELNET protocol.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Thomsonstb Tht741fta Firmware	=2.2.1
Thomsonstb Tht741fta
Philips Dtr3502bfta Dvb-t2 Firmware	=2.2.1
Philips DTR3502BFTA DVB-T2

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Reference Links

https://decoded.avast.io/vladislaviliushin/flaws-in-dvb-t2-set-top-boxes-exposed/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-11618.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-11618?
The severity level of CVE-2020-11618 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which set-top boxes are affected by CVE-2020-11618?
THOMSON THT741FTA 2.2.1 and Philips DTR3502BFTA DVB-T2 2.2.1 set-top boxes are affected by CVE-2020-11618.
How does CVE-2020-11618 impact the affected set-top boxes?
CVE-2020-11618 allows an attacker on the local network to achieve root access via the TELNET protocol on THOMSON THT741FTA 2.2.1 and Philips DTR3502BFTA DVB-T2 2.2.1 set-top boxes.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-11618?
A fix for CVE-2020-11618 is currently not available. It is recommended to follow the vendor's instructions and security best practices to minimize the risk.

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