CVE-2017-0938Airos Denial of Service
Denial of Service attack in airMAX < 8.3.2 , airMAX < 6.0.7 and EdgeMAX < 1.9.7 allow attackers to use the Discovery Protocol in amplification attacks.
Published Feb 12, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-0938 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Airos (Ui), Edgemax Firmware (Ui), airMAX, EdgeMAX.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 29, 2019. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Airos 6.0.7, Edgemax Firmware 1.9.7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
50/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jan 29, 2019
-14 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Denial of Service attack in airMAX < 8.3.2 , airMAX < 6.0.7 and EdgeMAX < 1.9.7 allow attackers to use the Discovery Protocol in amplification attacks.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 29, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AirosUi | See advisory | 6.0.7 |
| Edgemax FirmwareUi | See advisory | 1.9.7 |
| airMAX, EdgeMAX | >= airMAX < 8.3.2, airMAX < 6.0.7, EdgeRouter < v1.9.7 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Airos
6.0.7
Edgemax Firmware
1.9.7
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 29, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Feb 12, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
References
- advisorycommunity.ubnt.com · 2056522
- advisorycommunity.ubnt.com · 2049215
- advisoryhackerone.com · 221625
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Denial of Service attack in airMAX < 8.3.2 , airMAX < 6.0.7 and EdgeMAX < 1.9.7 allow attackers to use the Discovery Protocol in amplification attacks.
Affected: Airos (Ui); Edgemax Firmware (Ui); airMAX, EdgeMAX versions >= airMAX < 8.3.2, airMAX < 6.0.7, EdgeRouter < v1.9.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 29, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Airos 6.0.7, Edgemax Firmware 1.9.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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