CVE-2017-16728

Name: CVE-2017-16728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-05T08:29:00.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16728 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Untrusted Pointer Dereference issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.3. There are multiple vulnerabilities that may allow an attacker to cause the program to use an invalid memory address, resulting in a program crash.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Untrusted Pointer Dereference issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.3. There are multiple vulnerabilities that may allow an attacker to cause the program to use an invalid memory address, resulting in a program crash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.08%

79.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Webaccess	< 8.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102424Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-004-02Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102424Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-004-02Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16728?

How severe is CVE-2017-16728?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16728 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16728?

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