CVE-2017-16751

CVE-2017-16751 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-119.

Key facts

Description

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Delta Electronics Delta Industrial Automation Screen Editor, Version 2.00.23.00 or prior. Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities caused by processing specially crafted .dpb files may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16751?
A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Delta Electronics Delta Industrial Automation Screen Editor, Version 2.00.23.00 or prior. Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities caused by processing specially crafted .dpb files may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2017-16751?
CVE-2017-16751 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-2017-16751 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16751?
CVE-2017-16751 affects Deltaww Delta Industrial Automation Screen Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16751?
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-2017-16751 published?
CVE-2017-16751 was published on 2018-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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