CVE-2017-7285

Name: CVE-2017-7285
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-29T14:59:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7285 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the network stack of MikroTik Version 6.38.5 released 2017-03-09 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to exhaust all available CPU via a flood of TCP RST packets, preventing the affected router from accepting new TCP connections.. EPSS estimates a 19.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the network stack of MikroTik Version 6.38.5 released 2017-03-09 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to exhaust all available CPU via a flood of TCP RST packets, preventing the affected router from accepting new TCP connections.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.34%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mikrotik	Routeros	6.38.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97266Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017030242Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41752/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97266Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017030242Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41752/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7285?

How severe is CVE-2017-7285?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7285 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7285?

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