CVE-2017-6727

Name: CVE-2017-6727
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-10T20:29:00.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6727 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol of Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device due to a process restarting unexpectedly and creating Core Dump files. More Information: CSCvc63035. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol of Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device due to a process restarting unexpectedly and creating Core Dump files. More Information: CSCvc63035. Known Affected Releases: 6.2(3a). Known Fixed Releases: 6.3(0.167) 6.2(3c)5 6.2(3.22).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.20%

80.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wide Area Application Services	6.2\(3a\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038824Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170705-waasVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038824Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170705-waasVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6727?

How severe is CVE-2017-6727?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6727 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6727?

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-2017-6727?

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Source: NVD / NIST