Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6445
The auto-update feature of Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center (OpenELEC) 6.0.3, 7.0.1, and 8.0.4 uses neither encrypted connections nor signed updates. A man-in-the-middle attacker could manipulate the update packages to gain root access remotely.
Products affected by CVE-2017-6445
- cpe:2.3:o:openelec:openelec:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:openelec:openelec:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6445
0.29%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 65 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6445
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.6
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
4.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
8.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.2
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6445
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The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-6445
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96580
OpenElec CVE-2017-6445 Man in the Middle Security Bypass Vulnerability
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https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-cve-2017-6445-revisited
OpenElec: CVE-2017-6445 revisited | FyhTech
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https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-through-man-in-the-middle
OpenElec: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability through Man-In-The-Middle(CVE-2017-6445) | FyhTechExploit;Technical Description;Third Party Advisory
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