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CVE-2017-6444

7.5 · HIGH

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 (C…

Published Mar 12, 2017CWE-400EPSS 13.49%

Overview

CVE-2017-6444 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 12, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

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.

References

Refwww.exploitalert.com/view-details.html?id=26137Refcxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017030029Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/141449/Mikrotik-Hap-Lite-6.25-Denial-Of-Service.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/41601/Refwww.exploitalert.com/view-details.html?id=26137Refcxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017030029Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/141449/Mikrotik-Hap-Lite-6.25-Denial-Of-Service.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/41601/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6444?

CVE-2017-6444 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 12, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-6444?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-6444?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-6444?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-6444 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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