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CVE-2017-2775

7.5 · HIGH

An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in the LvVariantUnflatten functionality in 64-bit versions of LabVIEW before 2015 SP1 f7 Patch and 2016 before f2 Patch.

Published Mar 31, 2017CWE-119EPSS 2.94%

Overview

CVE-2017-2775 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 31, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in the LvVariantUnflatten functionality in 64-bit versions of LabVIEW before 2015 SP1 f7 Patch and 2016 before f2 Patch. A specially crafted VI file can cause a user controlled value to be used as a loop terminator resulting in internal heap corruption. An attacker controlled VI file can be used to trigger this vulnerability, exploitation could lead to remote code execution.

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

Refwww.ni.com/product-documentation/53778/en/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/97020Refwww.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0269/Refwww.ni.com/product-documentation/53778/en/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/97020Refwww.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0269/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2775?

CVE-2017-2775 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 31, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-2775?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-2775?

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-2017-2775?

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