How severe is CVE-2017-11498?

CVE-2017-11498 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-2017-11498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11498?

CVE-2017-11498 primarily affects Gemalto Sentinel Ldk Rte. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11498?

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-2017-11498 published?

CVE-2017-11498 was published on 2017-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11498

CVE-2017-11498 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gemalto Sentinel Ldk Rte 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Gemalto Sentinel Ldk Rte
Published: 2017-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in hasplms in Gemalto ACC (Admin Control Center), all versions ranging from HASP SRM 2.10 to Sentinel LDK 7.50, allows remote attackers to shut down the remote process (a denial of service) via a language pack (ZIP file) with invalid HTML files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11498?: Buffer overflow in hasplms in Gemalto ACC (Admin Control Center), all versions ranging from HASP SRM 2.10 to Sentinel LDK 7.50, allows remote attackers to shut down the remote process (a denial of service) via a language pack (ZIP file) with invalid HTML files.
How severe is CVE-2017-11498?: CVE-2017-11498 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-2017-11498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11498?: CVE-2017-11498 primarily affects Gemalto Sentinel Ldk Rte. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11498?: 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-2017-11498 published?: CVE-2017-11498 was published on 2017-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gemalto:sentinel_ldk_rte:2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gemalto:sentinel_ldk_rte:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gemalto:sentinel_ldk_rte:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gemalto:sentinel_ldk_rte:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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