CVE-2017-9498
CVE-2017-9498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Motorola Mx011anm Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-354.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-354
- Affected product: Motorola Mx011anm Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) and Xfinity XR11-20 Voice Remote devices allows local users to upload arbitrary firmware images to an XR11 by leveraging root access. In other words, there is no protection mechanism involving digital signatures for the firmware.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9498?
- The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) and Xfinity XR11-20 Voice Remote devices allows local users to upload arbitrary firmware images to an XR11 by leveraging root access. In other words, there is no protection mechanism involving digital signatures for the firmware.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9498?
- CVE-2017-9498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-9498 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-9498?
- CVE-2017-9498 primarily affects Motorola Mx011anm 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-2017-9498?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-9498 published?
- CVE-2017-9498 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:motorola:mx011anm_firmware:mx011an_2.9p6s1_prod_sey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:comcast:xfinity_xr11-20_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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