CVE-2017-7467

Name: CVE-2017-7467
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-11T13:29:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7467 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A buffer overflow flaw was found in the way minicom before version 2.7.1 handled VT100 escape sequences. A malicious terminal device could potentially use this flaw to crash minicom, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the minicom process.. EPSS estimates a 2.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow flaw was found in the way minicom before version 2.7.1 handled VT100 escape sequences. A malicious terminal device could potentially use this flaw to crash minicom, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the minicom process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.76%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Minicom Project	Minicom	< 2.7.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/18/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7467Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-13Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/18/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7467Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-13Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7467?

How severe is CVE-2017-7467?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7467 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7467?

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