CVE-2017-6445: The auto-update feature of Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center (OpenELEC) 6.0.3, 7.0.1, and 8.0.4 uses ne

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEWATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2017-6445 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting openelec. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The auto-update feature of Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center (OpenELEC) 6.0.3, 7.0.1, and 8.0.4 uses neither encrypted connections nor signed updates. A man-in-the-middle attacker could manipulate the update packages to gain root access remotely.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-347
Published	2017-03-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openelec

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-03-05 20:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 6.0.3 · 7.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.3

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-2017-6445?

openelec: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-6445 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6445 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-2017-6445 affect?

CVE-2017-6445 affects openelec. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The auto-update feature of Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center (OpenELEC) 6.0.3, 7.0.1, and 8.0.4 uses neither encrypted connections nor signed updates. A man-in-the-middle attacker could manipulate the update packages to gain root acc

How urgent is CVE-2017-6445?

Priority 59/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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