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CVE-2020-11618

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%

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CVE-2020-11618 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. THOMSON THT741FTA 2.2.1 and Philips DTR3502BFTA DVB-T2 2.2.1 set-top boxes have their TELNET service hardcoded to start on boot, which allows an attacker on the local network to achieve root access via the TELNET protocol.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

THOMSON THT741FTA 2.2.1 and Philips DTR3502BFTA DVB-T2 2.2.1 set-top boxes have their TELNET service hardcoded to start on boot, which allows an attacker on the local network to achieve root access via the TELNET protocol.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.41%

33.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ThomsonstbTht741fta Firmware2.2.1
PhilipsDtr3502bfta Dvb-T2 Firmware2.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11618?
THOMSON THT741FTA 2.2.1 and Philips DTR3502BFTA DVB-T2 2.2.1 set-top boxes have their TELNET service hardcoded to start on boot, which allows an attacker on the local network to achieve root access via the TELNET protocol.
How severe is CVE-2020-11618?
CVE-2020-11618 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11618?
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