CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-6445

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The auto-update feature of Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center (OpenELEC) versions 6.0.3, 7.0.1, and 8.0.4 does not use encrypted connections or signed updates. A man-in-the-middle attacker could manipulate the update packages to gain root access remotely.

Risk Assessment

The lack of encryption and signing for updates poses a serious security risk, allowing attackers to take control of the device.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of OpenELEC that implements encrypted connections and signed updates to minimize the risk of attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS