CVE-2017-16739
CVE-2017-16739 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: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor Firmware
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Description
An issue was discovered in WECON Technology LEVI Studio HMI Editor v1.8.29 and prior. Specially-crafted malicious files may be able to cause stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities, which may allow remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16739?
- An issue was discovered in WECON Technology LEVI Studio HMI Editor v1.8.29 and prior. Specially-crafted malicious files may be able to cause stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities, which may allow remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16739?
- CVE-2017-16739 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-2017-16739 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16739?
- CVE-2017-16739 affects We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16739?
- 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-2017-16739 published?
- CVE-2017-16739 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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