CVE-2017-10980

CVE-2017-10980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freeradius with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-772.

Key facts

Description

An FR-GV-203 issue in FreeRADIUS 2.x before 2.2.10 allows "DHCP - Memory leak in decode_tlv()" and a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10980?
An FR-GV-203 issue in FreeRADIUS 2.x before 2.2.10 allows "DHCP - Memory leak in decode_tlv()" and a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-10980?
CVE-2017-10980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-10980 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10980?
CVE-2017-10980 primarily affects Freeradius. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10980?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-10980 published?
CVE-2017-10980 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (30)

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