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CVE-2017-15304

9.8 · CRITICAL

/bin/login.php in the Web Panel on the Airtame HDMI dongle with firmware before 3.0 allows an attacker to set his own session id via a "Cookie: PHPSESSID=" header.

Published Oct 15, 2017CWE-384EPSS 1.20%

Overview

CVE-2017-15304 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

/bin/login.php in the Web Panel on the Airtame HDMI dongle with firmware before 3.0 allows an attacker to set his own session id via a "Cookie: PHPSESSID=" header. This can be used to achieve persistent access to the admin panel even after an admin password change.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15304?

CVE-2017-15304 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2017-15304?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-15304?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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