What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15223?

CVE-2017-15223 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 17.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-15223?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-15223. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 17.2%.

Mini Mail Server CVE-2017-15223

MEDIUM

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition (Infinite Loop) (CWE-835)

2017-10-24 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Mini Mail Server

5.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

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:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 24, 2017 - 17:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Denial-of-service vulnerability in ArGoSoft Mini Mail Server 1.0.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to waste CPU resources (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, possibly triggering an. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 17.2%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-835. Denial-of-service vulnerability in ArGoSoft Mini Mail Server 1.0.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to waste CPU resources (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, possibly triggering an infinite loop. Affected products include: Argosoft Mini Mail Server.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.