CVE-2017-12708

Name: CVE-2017-12708
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-30T18:29:00.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12708 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Improper Restriction Of Operations Within The Bounds Of A Memory Buffer issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. Researchers have identified multiple vulnerabilities that allow invalid locations to be referenced for the memory buffer, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause the system to crash.. EPSS estimates a 3.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Restriction Of Operations Within The Bounds Of A Memory Buffer issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. Researchers have identified multiple vulnerabilities that allow invalid locations to be referenced for the memory buffer, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause the system to crash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.38%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Webaccess	<= 8.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100526Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100526Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12708?

How severe is CVE-2017-12708?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12708 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12708?

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Source: NVD / NIST