CVE-2017-14016

Name: CVE-2017-14016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-06T22:29:00.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. The application lacks proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the process.. EPSS estimates a 16.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. The application lacks proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.04%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Webaccess	< 8.2_20170817

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101685Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-306-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43340/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101685Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-306-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43340/

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14016?

How severe is CVE-2017-14016?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14016?

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