CVE-2017-0938
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 20.97%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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