CVE-2017-11668
CVE-2017-11668 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eapmd5pass Project Eapmd5pass 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Eapmd5pass Project Eapmd5pass
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:134 was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled processing of network packets. A remote attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash the eapmd5pass process under certain circumstances by generating specially crafted network traffic.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11668?
- An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:134 was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled processing of network packets. A remote attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash the eapmd5pass process under certain circumstances by generating specially crafted network traffic.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11668?
- CVE-2017-11668 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-2017-11668 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11668?
- CVE-2017-11668 affects Eapmd5pass Project Eapmd5pass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11668?
- 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-2017-11668 published?
- CVE-2017-11668 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:eapmd5pass_project:eapmd5pass:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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