CVE-2017-2853
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CVE-2017-2853 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable Code Execution vulnerability exists in the RequestForPatientInfoEEGfile functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause a stack buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary command execution. EPSS estimates a 3.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable Code Execution vulnerability exists in the RequestForPatientInfoEEGfile functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause a stack buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Natus | Xltek Neuroworks | 8 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104490Broken Link
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0355Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104490Broken Link
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0355Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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