How severe is CVE-2017-7305?

CVE-2017-7305 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7305 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7305?

CVE-2017-7305 affects Riverbed Rios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7305?

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

When was CVE-2017-7305 published?

CVE-2017-7305 was published on 2017-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7305

CVE-2017-7305 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Riverbed Rios
Published: 2017-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Riverbed RiOS through 9.6.0 does not require a bootloader password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to defeat the secure-vault protection mechanism via a crafted boot. NOTE: the vendor believes that this does not meet the definition of a vulnerability. The product contains correct computational logic for a bootloader password; however, this password is optional to meet different customers' needs

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7305?: Riverbed RiOS through 9.6.0 does not require a bootloader password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to defeat the secure-vault protection mechanism via a crafted boot. NOTE: the vendor believes that this does not meet the definition of a vulnerability. The product contains correct computational logic for a bootloader password; however, this password is optional to meet different customers' needs
How severe is CVE-2017-7305?: CVE-2017-7305 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7305 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7305?: CVE-2017-7305 affects Riverbed Rios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7305?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7305 published?: CVE-2017-7305 was published on 2017-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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