Is CVE-2017-9371 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-9371 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-9371 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2017-9371 requires physical access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9371?

CVE-2017-9371 has a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2017-9371

CWE-332Published: November 14, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

2.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 6.6.0 and 6.5.0 SP1 and earlier, a loss of integrity vulnerability in the default configuration of the QNX SDP could allow an attacker being able to reduce the entropy of the PRNG, making other blended attacks more practical by gaining control over environmental factors that influence seed generation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-9371 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.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.