How severe is CVE-2017-5671?

CVE-2017-5671 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5671 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5671?

CVE-2017-5671 primarily affects Honeywell Intermec Pc23 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5671?

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-2017-5671 published?

CVE-2017-5671 was published on 2017-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5671

CVE-2017-5671 is a high-severity vulnerability in Honeywell Intermec Pc23 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Honeywell Intermec Pc23 Firmware
Published: 2017-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Honeywell Intermec PM23, PM42, PM43, PC23, PC43, PD43, and PC42 industrial printers before 10.11.013310 and 10.12.x before 10.12.013309 have /usr/bin/lua installed setuid to the itadmin account, which allows local users to conduct a BusyBox jailbreak attack and obtain root privileges by overwriting the /etc/shadow file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5671?: Honeywell Intermec PM23, PM42, PM43, PC23, PC43, PD43, and PC42 industrial printers before 10.11.013310 and 10.12.x before 10.12.013309 have /usr/bin/lua installed setuid to the itadmin account, which allows local users to conduct a BusyBox jailbreak attack and obtain root privileges by overwriting the /etc/shadow file.
How severe is CVE-2017-5671?: CVE-2017-5671 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5671 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5671?: CVE-2017-5671 primarily affects Honeywell Intermec Pc23 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5671?: 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-2017-5671 published?: CVE-2017-5671 was published on 2017-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:intermec_pc23_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:intermec_pc42_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:intermec_pc43_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:intermec_pd43_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:intermec_pm23_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:intermec_pm42_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:intermec_pm43_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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