CVE-2017-5240

Name: CVE-2017-5240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-03T16:59:00.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Editions of Rapid7 AppSpider Pro prior to version 6.14.060 contain a heap-based buffer overflow in the FLAnalyzer.exe component. A malicious or malformed Flash source file can cause a denial of service condition when parsed by this component, causing the application to crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Editions of Rapid7 AppSpider Pro prior to version 6.14.060 contain a heap-based buffer overflow in the FLAnalyzer.exe component. A malicious or malformed Flash source file can cause a denial of service condition when parsed by this component, causing the application to crash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rapid7	Appspider Pro	<= 6.14.059

References

https://community.rapid7.com/docs/DOC-3631Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://community.rapid7.com/docs/DOC-3631Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5240?

How severe is CVE-2017-5240?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5240?

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