What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-11668?

CVE-2017-11668 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-11668?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-11668. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Eapmd5Pass CVE-2017-11668

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2017-07-31 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Eapmd5Pass

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 31, 2017 - 17:29 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:134 was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled processing of network packets. A remote attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash the eapmd5pass process under certain circumstances by generating specially crafted network traffic.

AnalysisAI

An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:134 was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled processing of network packets. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:134 was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled processing of network packets. A remote attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash the eapmd5pass process under certain circumstances by generating specially crafted network traffic. Affected products include: Eapmd5Pass Project Eapmd5Pass.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.