DOCSIS Security Testing

Explore vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and security assessment methodologies for DOCSIS networks and cable modem infrastructure

DOCSIS Network Security

DOCSIS Network Security

Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) is the foundation of modern cable broadband networks. Understanding its security implications is essential for telecommunications security professionals.

Methodology
DOCSIS security testing approaches

Structured approaches to assess DOCSIS network security, from CMTS to cable modem testing.

Attack Vectors
Common DOCSIS vulnerabilities

Explore known attack vectors targeting DOCSIS infrastructure, from provisioning exploitation to traffic interception.

CMTS Security
CMTS vulnerabilities & testing

Security assessment of Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) and related infrastructure.

Cable Modem Security
CM vulnerabilities & testing

Security assessment of Cable Modems (CM) and customer premises equipment.

DOCSIS Technology Overview

Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) is an international telecommunications standard that permits the addition of high-bandwidth data transfer to an existing cable TV (CATV) system.

DOCSIS has evolved through multiple versions (1.0 to 4.0), each adding features, performance improvements, and security enhancements to support modern broadband services over hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) networks.

The security of DOCSIS networks involves multiple components:

  • Baseline Privacy Interface Plus (BPI+) security
  • Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) security
  • Cable Modem (CM) security
  • Provisioning and authentication security
  • RF spectrum security
  • Management network security
DOCSIS Network Architecture

Common DOCSIS Security Challenges

Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

  • CMTS management interface vulnerabilities
  • BPI+ certificate management weaknesses
  • Provisioning server security issues
  • RF spectrum interference and jamming
  • Subscriber isolation failures

Cable Modem Vulnerabilities

  • Default credentials in cable modems
  • Firmware vulnerabilities and backdoors
  • Configuration file tampering
  • Remote management interface weaknesses
  • Bootloader vulnerabilities

DOCSIS Security Testing Areas

Protocol Security
  • BPI+ implementation security
  • DOCSIS MAC layer security
  • Dynamic Service Flow security
  • Protocol fuzzing techniques
Infrastructure Security
  • CMTS configuration assessment
  • Provisioning server security
  • Management network isolation
  • Subscriber isolation testing
End-User Security
  • Cable modem firmware security
  • Default configuration assessment
  • Remote management security
  • Service exposure testing

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