CVE-2017-9498

Name: CVE-2017-9498
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-31T03:29:00.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9498 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) and Xfinity XR11-20 Voice Remote devices allows local users to upload arbitrary firmware images to an XR11 by leveraging root access. In other words, there is no protection mechanism involving digital signatures for the firmware.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Comcast firmware on Motorola MX011ANM (firmware version MX011AN_2.9p6s1_PROD_sey) and Xfinity XR11-20 Voice Remote devices allows local users to upload arbitrary firmware images to an XR11 by leveraging root access. In other words, there is no protection mechanism involving digital signatures for the firmware.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-354

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Motorola	Mx011anm Firmware	mx011an_2.9p6s1_prod_sey
Comcast	Xfinity Xr11-20 Firmware	All versions

References

https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-42.remote-OTA.txtThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-42.remote-OTA.txtThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9498?

How severe is CVE-2017-9498?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9498 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9498?

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Source: NVD / NIST