CVE-2019-17584

Name: CVE-2019-17584
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-21T20:15:13.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17584 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Meinberg SyncBox/PTP/PTPv2 devices have default SSH keys which allow attackers to get root access to the devices. All firmware versions up to v5.34o, v5.34s, v5.32* or 5.34g are affected. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Meinberg SyncBox/PTP/PTPv2 devices have default SSH keys which allow attackers to get root access to the devices. All firmware versions up to v5.34o, v5.34s, v5.32* or 5.34g are affected. The private key is also used in an internal interface of another Meinberg Device and can be extracted from a firmware update of this device. An update to fix the vulnerability was published by the vendor.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.05%

59.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Meinbergglobal	Syncbox\/Ptpv2 Firmware	< 5.34o
Meinbergglobal	Syncbox\/Ptpv2 Firmware	< 5.34s
Meinbergglobal	Syncbox\/Ptpv2 Firmware	< 5.32
Meinbergglobal	Syncbox\/Ptpv2 Firmware	< 5.34g

References

https://w1n73r.de/CVE/2019/17584/Third Party Advisory
https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/news/meinberg-security-advisory-mbgsa-1904-syncbox-ptp-ptpv2.htmVendor Advisory
https://w1n73r.de/CVE/2019/17584/Third Party Advisory
https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/news/meinberg-security-advisory-mbgsa-1904-syncbox-ptp-ptpv2.htmVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17584?

How severe is CVE-2019-17584?

CVE-2019-17584 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17584?

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