CVE-2017-15655

Name: CVE-2017-15655
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-31T20:29:00.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15655 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the HTTPd server in Asus asuswrt version <=3.0.0.4.376.X. All have been fixed in version 3.0.0.4.378, but this vulnerability was not previously disclosed. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the HTTPd server in Asus asuswrt version <=3.0.0.4.376.X. All have been fixed in version 3.0.0.4.378, but this vulnerability was not previously disclosed. Some end-of-life routers have this version as the newest and thus are vulnerable at this time. This vulnerability allows for RCE with administrator rights when the administrator visits several pages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Asuswrt	< 3.0.0.4.378

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145921/ASUSWRT-3.0.0.4.382.18495-Session-Hijacking-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/63Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://sploit.tech/2018/01/16/ASUS-part-I.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145921/ASUSWRT-3.0.0.4.382.18495-Session-Hijacking-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/63Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://sploit.tech/2018/01/16/ASUS-part-I.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15655?

How severe is CVE-2017-15655?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15655 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15655?

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