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CVE-2017-8387

5.5 · MEDIUM

STDU Viewer version 1.6.375 might allow user-assisted attackers to execute code via a crafted file.

Published Jul 5, 2017CWE-119EPSS 1.79%

Overview

CVE-2017-8387 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 5, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

STDU Viewer version 1.6.375 might allow user-assisted attackers to execute code via a crafted file. One threat model is a victim who obtains an untrusted crafted file from a remote location and issues several user-defined commands including Ctrl-+ commands.

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

GitHubgithub.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-8387GitHubgithub.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-8387

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8387?

CVE-2017-8387 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 5, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-8387?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-8387?

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-2017-8387?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-8387 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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