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Incorrect Authorization

CVE-2017-17668

High
7.5/10

Summary

Memory write mechanism in NCR S1 Dispenser controller before firmware version 0x0156 allows an unauthenticated user to upgrade or downgrade the firmware of the device, including to older versions with known vulnerabilities.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • NONE

CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Authorization is a security mechanism performed by an application to grant or deny access to the requested resources by verifying the privileges of the user. When an application lacks effective authorization mechanisms, it enables unauthorized users to gain unintended privileges and illegitimate access to resources. Such a vulnerability may result in exposure of sensitive information, denial of service, arbitrary code execution, and complete system takeover.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published