CVE-2017-9496

Name: CVE-2017-9496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-31T03:29:00.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9496 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) devices allows physically proximate attackers to access an SNMP server by connecting a cable to the Ethernet port, and then establishing communication with the device's link-local IPv6 address.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) devices allows physically proximate attackers to access an SNMP server by connecting a cable to the Ethernet port, and then establishing communication with the device's link-local IPv6 address.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Mx011anm Firmware	mx011an_2.9p6s1_prod_sey

References

https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-40.ethernet-snmp.txtThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-40.ethernet-snmp.txtThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9496?

How severe is CVE-2017-9496?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9496 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9496?

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