CVE-2017-2869

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.71%

Last modified

CVE-2017-2869 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the OpenProducer functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause a stack buffer overflow resulting in code execution. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the OpenProducer functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause a stack buffer overflow resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.71%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NatusXltek Neuroworks8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2869?
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the OpenProducer functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause a stack buffer overflow resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-2869?
CVE-2017-2869 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2869?
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