How severe is CVE-2017-5670?

CVE-2017-5670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5670 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5670?

CVE-2017-5670 affects Riverbed Rios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5670?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-5670 published?

CVE-2017-5670 was published on 2017-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5670

CVE-2017-5670 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Riverbed Rios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Riverbed Rios
Published: 2017-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Riverbed RiOS through 9.6.0 deletes the secure vault with the rm program (not shred or srm), which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading raw disk blocks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5670?: Riverbed RiOS through 9.6.0 deletes the secure vault with the rm program (not shred or srm), which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading raw disk blocks.
How severe is CVE-2017-5670?: CVE-2017-5670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5670 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5670?: CVE-2017-5670 affects Riverbed Rios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5670?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5670 published?: CVE-2017-5670 was published on 2017-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:riverbed:rios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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