CVE-2017-0938

Name: CVE-2017-0938
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-12T22:29:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 20.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0938 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Denial of Service attack in airMAX < 8.3.2 , airMAX < 6.0.7 and EdgeMAX < 1.9.7 allow attackers to use the Discovery Protocol in amplification attacks.. EPSS estimates a 20.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Denial of Service attack in airMAX < 8.3.2 , airMAX < 6.0.7 and EdgeMAX < 1.9.7 allow attackers to use the Discovery Protocol in amplification attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

20.97%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ui	Airos	< 6.0.7
Ui	Airos	>= 6.0.7, < 8.3.2
Ui	Edgemax Firmware	< 1.9.7

References

https://community.ubnt.com/t5/airMAX-Updates-Blog/airOS-v6-0-7-Has-Been-Released/ba-p/2056522Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://community.ubnt.com/t5/airMAX-Updates-Blog/airOS-v8-3-2-Has-Been-Released/ba-p/2049215Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/221625Third Party Advisory
https://community.ubnt.com/t5/airMAX-Updates-Blog/airOS-v6-0-7-Has-Been-Released/ba-p/2056522Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://community.ubnt.com/t5/airMAX-Updates-Blog/airOS-v8-3-2-Has-Been-Released/ba-p/2049215Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/221625Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0938?

Denial of Service attack in airMAX < 8.3.2 , airMAX < 6.0.7 and EdgeMAX < 1.9.7 allow attackers to use the Discovery Protocol in amplification attacks.

How severe is CVE-2017-0938?

CVE-2017-0938 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 20.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0938?

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-2017-0938?

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Source: NVD / NIST