CVE-2017-2788

Name: CVE-2017-2788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-10T10:59:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 7.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2788 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflows exists in the psnotifyd application of the Pharos PopUp printer client version 9.0. A specially crafted packet can be sent to the victim's computer and can lead to a heap based buffer overflow resulting in potential remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 7.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflows exists in the psnotifyd application of the Pharos PopUp printer client version 9.0. A specially crafted packet can be sent to the victim's computer and can lead to a heap based buffer overflow resulting in potential remote code execution. This client is always listening, has root privileges, and requires no user interaction to exploit.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

7.83%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pharos	Popup	9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96742Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0283/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96742Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0283/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2788?

How severe is CVE-2017-2788?

CVE-2017-2788 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2788?

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