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CVE-2017-14016

6.3 · MEDIUM

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817.

Published Nov 6, 2017CWE-121EPSS 16.04%

Overview

CVE-2017-14016 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. The application lacks proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the process.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14016?

CVE-2017-14016 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-14016?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-14016?

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.

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