Is CVE-2017-9647 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-9647 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-9647 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2017-9647 requires physical access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9647?

CVE-2017-9647 has a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-9647

CWE-121Published: August 7, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A Stack-Based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in the Continental AG Infineon S-Gold 2 (PMB 8876) chipset on BMW several models produced between 2009-2010, Ford a limited number of P-HEV vehicles, Infiniti 2013 JX35, Infiniti 2014-2016 QX60, Infiniti 2014-2016 QX60 Hybrid, Infiniti 2014-2015 QX50, Infiniti 2014-2015 QX50 Hybrid, Infiniti 2013 M37/M56, Infiniti 2014-2016 Q70, Infiniti 2014-2016 Q70L, Infiniti 2015-2016 Q70 Hybrid, Infiniti 2013 QX56, Infiniti 2014-2016 QX 80, and Nissan 2011-2015 Leaf. An attacker with a physical connection to the TCU may exploit a buffer overflow condition that exists in the processing of AT commands. This may allow arbitrary code execution on the baseband radio processor of the TCU.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-9647 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.6.