HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-7932
MEDIUM

CVE-2017-7932

CWE-295Published: August 7, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An improper certificate validation issue was discovered in NXP i.MX 28 i.MX 50, i.MX 53, i.MX 7Solo i.MX 7Dual Vybrid VF3xx, Vybrid VF5xx, Vybrid VF6xx, i.MX 6ULL, i.MX 6UltraLite, i.MX 6SoloLite, i.MX 6Solo, i.MX 6DualLite, i.MX 6SoloX, i.MX 6Dual, i.MX 6Quad, i.MX 6DualPlus, and i.MX 6QuadPlus. When the device is configured in security enabled configuration, under certain conditions it is possible to bypass the signature verification by using a specially crafted certificate leading to the execution of an unsigned image.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-7932 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.0.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

nxp60 product(s)
vybrid mvf30nn151cku26 firmwarevybrid mvf30nn151cku26vybrid mvf30ns151cku26 firmwarevybrid mvf30ns151cku26vybrid mvf50nn151cmk40 firmwarevybrid mvf50nn151cmk40vybrid mvf50nn151cmk50 firmwarevybrid mvf50nn151cmk50vybrid mvf50ns151cmk40 firmwarevybrid mvf50ns151cmk40vybrid mvf50ns151cmk50 firmwarevybrid mvf50ns151cmk50+48
Source: NVD CPE · 60 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99966
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-152-02
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99966
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-152-02

All References (4)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99966Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-152-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99966Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-152-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-7932
CVSS Score6.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-295
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 7, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-7932 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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