How severe is CVE-2017-14438?

CVE-2017-14438 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-2017-14438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14438?

CVE-2017-14438 affects Moxa Edr-810 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14438?

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-2017-14438 published?

CVE-2017-14438 was published on 2018-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14438

CVE-2017-14438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Edr-810 Firmware 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Moxa Edr-810 Firmware
Published: 2018-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exploitable denial of service vulnerabilities exists in the Service Agent functionality of Moxa EDR-810 V4.1 build 17030317. A specially crafted packet can cause a denial of service. An attacker can send a large packet to 4000/tcp to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14438?: Exploitable denial of service vulnerabilities exists in the Service Agent functionality of Moxa EDR-810 V4.1 build 17030317. A specially crafted packet can cause a denial of service. An attacker can send a large packet to 4000/tcp to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-14438?: CVE-2017-14438 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-2017-14438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14438?: CVE-2017-14438 affects Moxa Edr-810 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14438?: 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-2017-14438 published?: CVE-2017-14438 was published on 2018-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0487

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:edr-810_firmware:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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