Heap-based buffer overflow in LeviStudio HMI - CVE-2017-16717
Published: December 19, 2017 / Updated: December 22, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9704
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16717
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
LeviStudio HMI
How to mitigate CVE-2017-16717
Update to the latest version.