CVE-2017-9247
CVE-2017-9247 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sierrawireless Sierra Wireless Em7345 Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Sierrawireless Sierra Wireless Em7345 Software
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- Last modified:
Description
Multiple unquoted service path vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Package (MBDP) with build ID < 4657 allows local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9247?
- Multiple unquoted service path vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Package (MBDP) with build ID < 4657 allows local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9247?
- CVE-2017-9247 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2017-9247 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-9247?
- CVE-2017-9247 primarily affects Sierrawireless Sierra Wireless Em7345 Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-9247?
- 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-2017-9247 published?
- CVE-2017-9247 was published on 2017-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-12739
- https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airprime/software/cve-2017-9247-unquoted-service-path-vulnerabilities/
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:sierrawireless:sierra_wireless_em7345_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sierrawireless:sierra_wireless_em7455_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sierrawireless:sierra_wireless_location_sensor_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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