How severe is CVE-2017-15667?

CVE-2017-15667 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-2017-15667 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15667?

CVE-2017-15667 affects Flexense Sysgauge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15667?

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-2017-15667 published?

CVE-2017-15667 was published on 2017-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15667

CVE-2017-15667 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flexense Sysgauge 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Flexense Sysgauge
Published: 2017-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Flexense SysGauge Server 3.6.18, the Control Protocol suffers from a denial of service. The attack vector is a crafted SERVER_GET_INFO packet sent to control port 9221.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15667?: In Flexense SysGauge Server 3.6.18, the Control Protocol suffers from a denial of service. The attack vector is a crafted SERVER_GET_INFO packet sent to control port 9221.
How severe is CVE-2017-15667?: CVE-2017-15667 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-2017-15667 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15667?: CVE-2017-15667 affects Flexense Sysgauge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15667?: 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-2017-15667 published?: CVE-2017-15667 was published on 2017-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43403/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flexense:sysgauge:3.6.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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