CVE-2017-12785
CVE-2017-12785 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Noviflow Noviware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Noviflow Noviware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The novish command-line interface, included in the NoviWare software distribution through NW400.2.6 and deployed on NoviSwitch devices, is prone to a buffer overflow in the "show log cli" command. This could be used by a read-only user (monitor role) to gain privileged (root) code execution on the switch via command injection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12785?
- The novish command-line interface, included in the NoviWare software distribution through NW400.2.6 and deployed on NoviSwitch devices, is prone to a buffer overflow in the "show log cli" command. This could be used by a read-only user (monitor role) to gain privileged (root) code execution on the switch via command injection.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12785?
- CVE-2017-12785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-12785 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12785?
- CVE-2017-12785 affects Noviflow Noviware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12785?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-12785 published?
- CVE-2017-12785 was published on 2017-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:noviflow:noviware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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