Local File Reading Vulnerability in Cisco DPC3939 Firmware by Comcast
CVE-2017-9480

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
Dpc3939 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9480?

A vulnerability exists in the Comcast firmware for Cisco DPC3939 devices that enables local users to exploit UPnP features to access arbitrary files located in the system, specifically in the /var/IGD/ directory. This access could potentially expose sensitive information if exploits take advantage of prior vulnerabilities that grant users command access.

References

https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.
CVE-2017-9480 : Local File Reading Vulnerability in Cisco DPC3939 Firmware by Comcast