CVE-2017-9497

Name: CVE-2017-9497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-31T03:29:00.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9497 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 execute arbitrary commands as root by pulling up the diagnostics menu on the set-top box, and then posting to a Web Inspector route.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% 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 execute arbitrary commands as root by pulling up the diagnostics menu on the set-top box, and then posting to a Web Inspector route.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Mx011anm Firmware	mx011an_2.9p6s1_prod_sey

References

https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-41.root-command-execution.txtThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-41.root-command-execution.txtThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9497?

How severe is CVE-2017-9497?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9497 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9497?

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