CVE-2017-6023

Name: CVE-2017-6023
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-16T04:59:00.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6023 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PLC Ethernet Module. The affected Ether_cfg software configuration tool runs on the following Fatek PLCs: CBEH versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215, CBE versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215, CM55E versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215, and CM25E versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215. EPSS estimates a 4.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PLC Ethernet Module. The affected Ether_cfg software configuration tool runs on the following Fatek PLCs: CBEH versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215, CBE versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215, CM55E versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215, and CM25E versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution or crash the affected device.

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

4.41%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fatek	Ethernet Module Configuration Tool Cbe Firmware	<= 3.5
Fatek	Ethernet Module Configuration Tool Cbeh Firmware	<= 3.5
Fatek	Ethernet Module Configuration Tool Cm25e Firmware	<= 3.5
Fatek	Ethernet Module Configuration Tool Cm55e Firmware	<= 3.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96892Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-073-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96892Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-073-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6023?

How severe is CVE-2017-6023?

CVE-2017-6023 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6023?

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