CVE-2002-1706

Name: CVE-2002-1706
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1706 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Cisco IOS software 11.3 through 12.2 running on Cisco uBR7200 and uBR7100 series Universal Broadband Routers allows remote attackers to modify Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) settings via a DOCSIS file without a Message Integrity Check (MIC) signature, which is approved by the router.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco IOS software 11.3 through 12.2 running on Cisco uBR7200 and uBR7100 series Universal Broadband Routers allows remote attackers to modify Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) settings via a DOCSIS file without a Message Integrity Check (MIC) signature, which is approved by the router.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.19%

63.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	>= 11.3, <= 12.2

References

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cmts-MD5-bypass-pub.shtmlNot Applicable, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5041Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9368Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cmts-MD5-bypass-pub.shtmlNot Applicable, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5041Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9368Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1706?

How severe is CVE-2002-1706?

CVE-2002-1706 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1706?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-1706?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST