Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-17215?

Affected: Hg532 Firmware (Huawei); HG532 versions >= customized versions. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-17215 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 21, 2017.

Is CVE-2017-17215 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-17215?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-17215?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2017-17215 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2017-17215

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Huawei HG532 with some customized versions has a remote code execution vulnerability.

Published Mar 20, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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CVE-2017-17215 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3) affecting Hg532 Firmware (Huawei), HG532.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 21, 2017. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3

8.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

78%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Huawei HG532 with some customized versions has a remote code execution vulnerability. An authenticated attacker could send malicious packets to port 37215 to launch attacks. Successful exploit could lead to the remote execution of arbitrary code.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Dec 21, 2017	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	May 4, 2022	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Hg532 FirmwareHuawei	See advisory	n/a
HG532	>= customized versions	n/a

Timeline

Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 21, 2017
Publicly disclosed
Mar 20, 2018
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 4, 2022
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

advisoryhttp://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-notices/huawei-sn-20171130-01-hg532-en
advisory102344
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report

8 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Huawei HG532 with some customized versions has a remote code execution vulnerability.
Affected: Hg532 Firmware (Huawei); HG532 versions >= customized versions. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 21, 2017.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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