CVE-2017-6318

Name: CVE-2017-6318
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-20T16:59:02.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6318 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. saned in sane-backends 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information via a crafted SANE_NET_CONTROL_OPTION packet.. EPSS estimates a 2.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

saned in sane-backends 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information via a crafted SANE_NET_CONTROL_OPTION packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.96%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Sane-Backends Project	Sane-Backends	1.0.25

References

http://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/sane-devel/2017-February/035054.htmlIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/sane-devel/2017-February/035059.htmlIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-03/msg00016.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97028
https://alioth.debian.org/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=315576Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/sane-devel/2017-February/035029.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4470-1/
http://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/sane-devel/2017-February/035054.htmlIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/sane-devel/2017-February/035059.htmlIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-03/msg00016.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97028
https://alioth.debian.org/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=315576Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/sane-devel/2017-February/035029.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4470-1/

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6318?

saned in sane-backends 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information via a crafted SANE_NET_CONTROL_OPTION packet.

How severe is CVE-2017-6318?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6318 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6318?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-6318?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST