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CVE-2017-6445 Details
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 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-cve-2017-6445-revisited | CVE | |
| https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-through-man-in-the-middle | CVE | ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96580 | CVE | |
| https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-cve-2017-6445-revisited | [email protected] | |
| https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-through-man-in-the-middle | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96580 | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-311 | Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data | [email protected] |
| CWE-347 | Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openelec openelec | 6.0.3 7.0.1 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
8 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2019 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Jun 26, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 8, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 8, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |