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CVE-2017-6445
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.
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openelec | Openelec | Versions 6.0.3, 7.0.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96580
- https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-cve-2017-6445-revisited
- https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-through-man-in-the-middle
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96580
- https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-cve-2017-6445-revisited
- https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/openelec-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-through-man-in-the-middle