How severe is CVE-2017-16709?

CVE-2017-16709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-16709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16709?

CVE-2017-16709 primarily affects Crestron Airmedia Am-100 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16709?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-16709 published?

CVE-2017-16709 was published on 2018-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16709

CVE-2017-16709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Crestron Airmedia Am-100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Crestron Airmedia Am-100 Firmware
Published: 2018-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Crestron Airmedia AM-100 devices with firmware before 1.6.0 and AM-101 devices with firmware before 2.7.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16709?: Crestron Airmedia AM-100 devices with firmware before 1.6.0 and AM-101 devices with firmware before 2.7.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-16709?: CVE-2017-16709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-16709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16709?: CVE-2017-16709 primarily affects Crestron Airmedia Am-100 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-16709 published?: CVE-2017-16709 was published on 2018-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:crestron:airmedia_am-100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:crestron:airmedia_am-101_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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