How severe is CVE-2017-9649?

CVE-2017-9649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-9649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9649?

CVE-2017-9649 primarily affects Mirion Technologies Dmc 3000 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-2017-9649?

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

When was CVE-2017-9649 published?

CVE-2017-9649 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9649

CVE-2017-9649 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mirion Technologies Dmc 3000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 5.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Mirion Technologies Dmc 3000 Firmware
Published: 2017-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Use of Hard-Coded Cryptographic Key issue was discovered in Mirion Technologies DMC 3000 Transmitter Module, iPam Transmitter f/DMC 2000, RDS-31 iTX and variants (including RSD31-AM Package), DRM-1/2 and variants (including Solar PWR Package), DRM and RDS Based Boundary Monitors, External Transmitters, Telepole II, and MESH Repeater (Telemetry Enabled Devices). An unchangeable, factory-set key is included in the 900 MHz transmitter firmware.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9649?: A Use of Hard-Coded Cryptographic Key issue was discovered in Mirion Technologies DMC 3000 Transmitter Module, iPam Transmitter f/DMC 2000, RDS-31 iTX and variants (including RSD31-AM Package), DRM-1/2 and variants (including Solar PWR Package), DRM and RDS Based Boundary Monitors, External Transmitters, Telepole II, and MESH Repeater (Telemetry Enabled Devices). An unchangeable, factory-set key is included in the 900 MHz transmitter firmware.
How severe is CVE-2017-9649?: CVE-2017-9649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-9649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9649?: CVE-2017-9649 primarily affects Mirion Technologies Dmc 3000 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-2017-9649?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9649 published?: CVE-2017-9649 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:mirion_technologies:dmc_3000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mirion_technologies:ipam_transmitter_f\/dmc_2000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mirion_technologies:telepole_ii_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mirion_technologies:rds-31_itx_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mirion_technologies:rsd31-am_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mirion_technologies:wrm2_mesh_repeater_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mirion_technologies:drm-1\/2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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