CVE-2017-6445

8.1 HIGH
Published: March 05, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The auto-update feature of Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center (OpenELEC) 6.0.3, 7.0.1, and 8.0.4 uses neither encrypted connections nor signed updates. A man-in-the-middle attacker could manipulate the update packages to gain root access remotely.

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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/96580
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-cve-2017-6445-revisited
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-through-man-in-the-middle
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96580
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-cve-2017-6445-revisited
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-through-man-in-the-middle
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.0%
58th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-311 CWE-347

Affected Vendors

openelec

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