CVE-2017-6040: An Information Exposure issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-6040?

gecko lite managed switch firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.0.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-6040 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6040 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-6040 affect?

CVE-2017-6040 affects gecko lite managed switch firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An Information Exposure issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. Non-sensitive information can be obtained anonymously.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-6040?

Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-6040 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting gecko lite managed switch firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Information Exposure issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. Non-sensitive information can be obtained anonymously.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2017-06-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: belden hirschmann

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-06-30 03:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

belden hirschmann gecko lite managed switch firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.00

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.00

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-6040?

gecko lite managed switch firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.0.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-6040 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6040 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-6040 affect?

CVE-2017-6040 affects gecko lite managed switch firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An Information Exposure issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. Non-sensitive information can be obtained anonymously.

How urgent is CVE-2017-6040?

Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-6038 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE A Cross-Site Request Forgery issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.
CVE-2017-6036 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE A Server-Side Request Forgery issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0
CVE-2017-5163 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions

References

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