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CVE-2017-7908

7.6 · HIGH

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the third-party product Gigasoft, v5 and prior, included in GE Communicator 3.15 and prior.

Published Oct 2, 2018CWE-122EPSS 0.99%

Overview

CVE-2017-7908 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 2, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the third-party product Gigasoft, v5 and prior, included in GE Communicator 3.15 and prior. A malicious HTML file that loads the ActiveX controls can trigger the vulnerability via unchecked function calls.

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-2017-7908?

CVE-2017-7908 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 2, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-7908?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6, 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-2017-7908?

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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