CVE-2017-7305

Name: CVE-2017-7305
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-04T16:59:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7305 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Riverbed RiOS through 9.6.0 does not require a bootloader password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to defeat the secure-vault protection mechanism via a crafted boot. NOTE: the vendor believes that this does not meet the definition of a vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Riverbed RiOS through 9.6.0 does not require a bootloader password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to defeat the secure-vault protection mechanism via a crafted boot. NOTE: the vendor believes that this does not meet the definition of a vulnerability. The product contains correct computational logic for a bootloader password; however, this password is optional to meet different customers' needs

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Riverbed	Rios	<= 9.6.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://supportkb.riverbed.com/support/index?page=content&id=S30065Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://supportkb.riverbed.com/support/index?page=content&id=S30065Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7305?

How severe is CVE-2017-7305?

CVE-2017-7305 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7305?

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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Source: NVD / NIST