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CVE-2017-9371

2.6 · LOW

In BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 6.6.0 and 6.5.0 SP1 and earlier, a loss of integrity vulnerability in the default configuration of the QNX SDP could allow an attacker being ab…

Published Nov 14, 2017CWE-332EPSS 0.81%

Overview

CVE-2017-9371 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 14, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 6.6.0 and 6.5.0 SP1 and earlier, a loss of integrity vulnerability in the default configuration of the QNX SDP could allow an attacker being able to reduce the entropy of the PRNG, making other blended attacks more practical by gaining control over environmental factors that influence seed generation.

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-2017-9371?

CVE-2017-9371 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 14, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2017-9371?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-9371?

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-2017-9371?

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