CVE-2017-10793

8.1 HIGH
Published: September 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The AT&T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83 firmware for the Arris NVG589, NVG599, and unspecified other devices, when IP Passthrough mode is not used, configures an sbdc.ha WAN TCP service on port 61001 with the bdctest account and the bdctest password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (such as the Wi-Fi password) by leveraging knowledge of a hardware identifier, related to the Bulk Data Collection (BDC) mechanism defined in Broadband Forum technical reports.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100585
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.nomotion.net/blog/sharknatto/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Mitigation Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100585
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.nomotion.net/blog/sharknatto/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Mitigation Technical Description Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.8%
85th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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