How severe is CVE-2017-10897?

CVE-2017-10897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-10897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10897?

CVE-2017-10897 primarily affects Buffalo Bbr-4mg Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10897?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-10897 published?

CVE-2017-10897 was published on 2017-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10897

CVE-2017-10897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Buffalo Bbr-4mg Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Buffalo Bbr-4mg Firmware
Published: 2017-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Input validation issue in Buffalo BBR-4HG and and BBR-4MG broadband routers with firmware 1.00 to 1.48 and 2.00 to 2.07 allows an attacker to cause the device to become unresponsive via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10897?: Input validation issue in Buffalo BBR-4HG and and BBR-4MG broadband routers with firmware 1.00 to 1.48 and 2.00 to 2.07 allows an attacker to cause the device to become unresponsive via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-10897?: CVE-2017-10897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-10897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10897?: CVE-2017-10897 primarily affects Buffalo Bbr-4mg Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10897?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-10897 published?: CVE-2017-10897 was published on 2017-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:buffalo:bbr-4mg_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:buffalo:bbr-4hg_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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