CVE-2017-6444

7.5 HIGH
Published: March 12, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The MikroTik Router hAP Lite 6.25 has no protection mechanism for unsolicited TCP ACK packets in the case of a fast network connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending many ACK packets. After the attacker stops the exploit, the CPU usage is 100% and the router requires a reboot for normal operation.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.exploitalert.com/view-details.html?id=26137
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017030029
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41601/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.exploitalert.com/view-details.html?id=26137
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017030029
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141449/Mikrotik-Hap-Lite-6.25-Denial-Of-Service.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41601/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
13.5%
96th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

mikrotik