CVE-2017-13083

Name: CVE-2017-13083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-18T13:29:00.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Akeo Consulting Rufus prior to version 2.17.1187 does not adequately validate the integrity of updates downloaded over HTTP, allowing an attacker to easily convince a user to execute arbitrary code. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Akeo Consulting Rufus prior to version 2.17.1187 does not adequately validate the integrity of updates downloaded over HTTP, allowing an attacker to easily convince a user to execute arbitrary code

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Akeo	Rufus	<= 2.17	B1186

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403768Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100516Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/commit/c3c39f7f8a11f612c4ebf7affce25ec6928eb1cbThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/issues/1009Third Party Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403768Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100516Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/commit/c3c39f7f8a11f612c4ebf7affce25ec6928eb1cbThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/issues/1009Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13083?

Akeo Consulting Rufus prior to version 2.17.1187 does not adequately validate the integrity of updates downloaded over HTTP, allowing an attacker to easily convince a user to execute arbitrary code

How severe is CVE-2017-13083?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13083?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-13083?

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Source: NVD / NIST