What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1000020?

CVE-2017-1000020 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Embedded Web Servers CVE-2017-1000020

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2017-07-17 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Embedded Web Servers

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 17, 2017 - 13:18 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

SYN Flood or FIN Flood attack in ECos 1 and other versions embedded devices results in web Authentication Bypass. "eCos Embedded Web Servers used by Multiple Routers and Home devices, while sending SYN Flood or FIN Flood packets fails to validate and handle the packets and does not ask for any sign of authentication resulting in Authentication Bypass. An attacker can take complete advantage of this bug and take over the device remotely or locally. The bug has been successfully tested and reproduced in some versions of SOHO Routers manufactured by TOTOLINK, GREATEK and others."

AnalysisAI

SYN Flood or FIN Flood attack in ECos 1 and other versions embedded devices results in web Authentication Bypass. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. SYN Flood or FIN Flood attack in ECos 1 and other versions embedded devices results in web Authentication Bypass. "eCos Embedded Web Servers used by Multiple Routers and Home devices, while sending SYN Flood or FIN Flood packets fails to validate and handle the packets and does not ask for any sign of authentication resulting in Authentication Bypass. An attacker can take complete advantage of this bug and take over the device remotely or locally. The bug has been successfully tested and reproduced in some versions of SOHO Routers manufactured by TOTOLINK, GREATEK and others." Affected products include: Ecos Embedded Web Servers.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.