CVE-2017-8289

Name: CVE-2017-8289
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-27T01:59:02.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8289 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the ipv6_addr_from_str function in sys/net/network_layer/ipv6/addr/ipv6_addr_from_str.c in RIOT prior to 2017-04-25 allows local attackers, and potentially remote attackers, to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed IPv6 address.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ipv6_addr_from_str function in sys/net/network_layer/ipv6/addr/ipv6_addr_from_str.c in RIOT prior to 2017-04-25 allows local attackers, and potentially remote attackers, to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed IPv6 address.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Riot Project	Riot	<= 2017.01

References

https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/issues/6840Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/pull/6961Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/pull/6962Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/issues/6840Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/pull/6961Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/pull/6962Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8289?

How severe is CVE-2017-8289?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8289 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8289?

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