CVE-2017-11670

Name: CVE-2017-11670
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-31T17:29:00.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11670 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A length validation (leading to out-of-bounds read and write) flaw was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled network traffic in the extract_eapusername function. A remote attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash the eapmd5pass process by generating specially crafted network traffic.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A length validation (leading to out-of-bounds read and write) flaw was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled network traffic in the extract_eapusername function. A remote attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash the eapmd5pass process by generating specially crafted network traffic.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eapmd5pass Project	Eapmd5pass	1.4

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/31/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/31/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11670?

How severe is CVE-2017-11670?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11670 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11670?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST