How severe is CVE-2017-16737?

CVE-2017-16737 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-16737 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16737?

CVE-2017-16737 affects We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16737?

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-2017-16737 published?

CVE-2017-16737 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16737

CVE-2017-16737 is a high-severity vulnerability in We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor Firmware
Published: 2018-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in WECON Technology LEVI Studio HMI Editor v1.8.29 and prior. A specially-crafted malicious file may be able to cause a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability when opened by a user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16737?: An issue was discovered in WECON Technology LEVI Studio HMI Editor v1.8.29 and prior. A specially-crafted malicious file may be able to cause a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability when opened by a user.
How severe is CVE-2017-16737?: CVE-2017-16737 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-16737 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16737?: CVE-2017-16737 affects We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16737?: 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-2017-16737 published?: CVE-2017-16737 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:we-con:levistudio_hmi_editor_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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