How severe is CVE-2017-13763?

CVE-2017-13763 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-2017-13763 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13763?

CVE-2017-13763 primarily affects Onosproject Onos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13763?

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-2017-13763 published?

CVE-2017-13763 was published on 2017-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13763

CVE-2017-13763 is a high-severity vulnerability in Onosproject Onos 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Onosproject Onos
Published: 2017-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ONOS versions 1.8.0, 1.9.0, and 1.10.0 do not restrict the amount of memory allocated. The Netty payload size is not limited.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13763?: ONOS versions 1.8.0, 1.9.0, and 1.10.0 do not restrict the amount of memory allocated. The Netty payload size is not limited.
How severe is CVE-2017-13763?: CVE-2017-13763 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-2017-13763 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13763?: CVE-2017-13763 primarily affects Onosproject Onos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13763?: 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-2017-13763 published?: CVE-2017-13763 was published on 2017-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:onosproject:onos:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:onosproject:onos:1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:onosproject:onos:1.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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