What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6078?

CVE-2017-6078 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-6078?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-6078. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

Maxview CVE-2017-6078

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2017-02-21 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Maxview

5.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 21, 2017 - 07:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

FastStone MaxView 3.0 and 3.1 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed BMP image with a crafted biSize field in the BITMAPINFOHEADER section.

AnalysisAI

FastStone MaxView 3.0 and 3.1 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed BMP image with a crafted biSize field in the BITMAPINFOHEADER section. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. FastStone MaxView 3.0 and 3.1 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed BMP image with a crafted biSize field in the BITMAPINFOHEADER section. Affected products include: Faststone Maxview.

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.