CVE-2017-7908
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CVE-2017-7908 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the third-party product Gigasoft, v5 and prior, included in GE Communicator 3.15 and prior. A malicious HTML file that loads the ActiveX controls can trigger the vulnerability via unchecked function calls.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the third-party product Gigasoft, v5 and prior, included in GE Communicator 3.15 and prior. A malicious HTML file that loads the ActiveX controls can trigger the vulnerability via unchecked function calls.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gigasoft | Proessentials | <= 5 |
| Ge | Ge Communicator | <= 3.15 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99580Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-275-02Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99580Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-275-02Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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