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CVE-2017-11757

9.8 · CRITICAL

Heap-based buffer overflow in Actian Pervasive PSQL v12.10 and Zen v13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted traffic to TCP port 1583.

Published Jul 31, 2017CWE-191EPSS 2.49%

Overview

CVE-2017-11757 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 31, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Actian Pervasive PSQL v12.10 and Zen v13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted traffic to TCP port 1583. The overflow occurs after Server-Client encryption-key exchange. The issue results from an integer underflow that leads to a zero-byte allocation. The _srvLnaConnectMP1 function is affected.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsupportservices.actian.com/support-services/security-center#announcementsRefblogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/2924Reftwitter.com/SecuriTeam_SSD/status/815567538318954496Refsupportservices.actian.com/support-services/security-center#announcementsRefblogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/2924Reftwitter.com/SecuriTeam_SSD/status/815567538318954496

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11757?

CVE-2017-11757 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 31, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2017-11757?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-11757?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-11757?

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