Is CVE-2017-14117 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-14117 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-20.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-14117?

CVE-2017-14117 has a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2017-14117?

Patch guidance is available from att security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2017-14117.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-14117?

1 product: att u-verse firmware.

CVE-2017-14117 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

The AT&T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83 firmware for the Arris NVG589 and NVG599 devices, when IP Passthrough mode is not used, configures an unauthenticated proxy service on WAN TCP port 49152, which allows remote attackers to establish arbitrary TCP connections to intranet hosts by sending \x2a\xce\x01 followed by other predictable values.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: high
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: high
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-287 · Improper Authentication

Metadata

Primary Vendor: ATT
Published: 9/3/2017
Last Modified: 4/20/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2017-14117

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