CVE-2017-1720

Name: CVE-2017-1720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-13T20:29:00.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1720 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands by carefully crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC. IBM X-Force ID: 134807.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands by carefully crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC. IBM X-Force ID: 134807.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Notes	8.5.0.0	—
Ibm	Notes	8.5.1.0	—
Ibm	Notes	8.5.2.0	—
Ibm	Notes	8.5.3.0	—
Ibm	Notes	9.0.0.0	—
Ibm	Notes	9.0.1.0	—
Ibm	Client Application Access	1.0.1.0	—
Ibm	Client Application Access	1.0.1.1	—
Ibm	Client Application Access	1.0.1.2	Interim Fix 1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010766Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010767Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134807VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010766Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010767Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134807VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1720?

IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands by carefully crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC. IBM X-Force ID: 134807.

How severe is CVE-2017-1720?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1720 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1720?

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-2017-1720?

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Source: NVD / NIST