CVE-2017-14115: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-14115: The AT&T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83 firmware for the Arris NVG589 and NVG599 devices, when IP Passthrough mode is n...

The AT&T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83 firmware for the Arris NVG589 and NVG599 devices, when IP Passthrough mode is not used, configures ssh-permanent-enable WAN SSH logins to the remotessh account with the 5SaP9I26 password, which allows remote attackers to access a "Terminal shell v1.0" service, and subsequently obtain unrestricted root privileges, by establishing an SSH session and then entering certain shell metacharacters and BusyBox commands.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 19:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw describes AT&T U-verse Arris NVG589 and NVG599 gateways exposing a WAN SSH login with a known password in firmware 9.2.2h0d83 when IP Passthrough is not used. If reachable, an outside attacker could gain deep device control. The public bundle does not confirm active exploitation or a vendor patch. Exposure appears limited to Arris NVG589 and NVG599 devices running AT&T U-verse firmware 9.2.2h0d83, with IP Passthrough mode not used and WAN SSH reachable. Organizations should prioritize internet-facing residential, branch, lab, or small-office gateways matching those conditions. Treat matching exposed gateways as urgent replacement or remediation candidates because compromise could hand an attacker root control of the edge device. Business urgency depends on whether the affected firmware, model, and WAN SSH exposure are present. Mitigation focus: Identify any Arris NVG589 or NVG599 gateways in use.; Check device firmware for AT&T U-verse 9.2.2h0d83.; Review AT&T or Arris guidance for firmware updates or replacement advice..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 3, 2017, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://threatpost.com/bugs-in-arris-modems-distributed-by-att-vulnerable-to-trivial-attacks/127753/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://www.nomotion.net/blog/sharknatto/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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