CVE-2017-16786

Name: CVE-2017-16786
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-19T15:29:00.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16786 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Web Configuration Utility in Meinberg LANTIME devices with firmware before 6.24.004 allows remote authenticated users with certain privileges to read arbitrary files via (1) the ntpclientcounterlogfile parameter to cgi-bin/mainv2 or (2) vectors involving curl support of the "file" schema in the firmware update functionality.. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Web Configuration Utility in Meinberg LANTIME devices with firmware before 6.24.004 allows remote authenticated users with certain privileges to read arbitrary files via (1) the ntpclientcounterlogfile parameter to cgi-bin/mainv2 or (2) vectors involving curl support of the "file" schema in the firmware update functionality.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Meinbergglobal	Lantime Firmware	<= 6.24.003

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145388/Meinberg-LANTIME-Web-Configuration-Utility-6.16.008-Arbitrary-File-Read.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/50Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145388/Meinberg-LANTIME-Web-Configuration-Utility-6.16.008-Arbitrary-File-Read.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/50Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16786?

How severe is CVE-2017-16786?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16786 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16786?

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Source: NVD / NIST