CVE-2017-16749

CVE-2017-16749 is a high-severity vulnerability in Deltaww Delta Industrial Automation Screen Editor 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-416.

Key facts

Description

A Use-after-Free issue was discovered in Delta Electronics Delta Industrial Automation Screen Editor, Version 2.00.23.00 or prior. Specially crafted .dpb files could exploit a use-after-free vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16749?
A Use-after-Free issue was discovered in Delta Electronics Delta Industrial Automation Screen Editor, Version 2.00.23.00 or prior. Specially crafted .dpb files could exploit a use-after-free vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-16749?
CVE-2017-16749 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-2017-16749 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-2017-16749?
CVE-2017-16749 affects Deltaww Delta Industrial Automation Screen Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16749?
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-2017-16749 published?
CVE-2017-16749 was published on 2018-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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