CVE-2017-9482

Name: CVE-2017-9482
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-31T03:29:00.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9482 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Comcast firmware on Cisco DPC3939 (firmware version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-CMCST) devices allows remote attackers to obtain root access to the Network Processor (NP) Linux system by enabling a TELNET daemon (through CVE-2017-9479 exploitation) and then establishing a TELNET session.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Comcast firmware on Cisco DPC3939 (firmware version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-CMCST) devices allows remote attackers to obtain root access to the Network Processor (NP) Linux system by enabling a TELNET daemon (through CVE-2017-9479 exploitation) and then establishing a TELNET session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Dpc3939 Firmware	dpc3939-p20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-cmcst

References

https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-25.atom-telnet.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-25.atom-telnet.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9482?

How severe is CVE-2017-9482?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9482 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9482?

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