How severe is CVE-2017-17083?

CVE-2017-17083 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-2017-17083 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17083?

CVE-2017-17083 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17083?

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-2017-17083 published?

CVE-2017-17083 was published on 2017-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17083

CVE-2017-17083 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wireshark 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Wireshark
Published: 2017-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.2 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.10, the NetBIOS dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-netbios.c by ensuring that write operations are bounded by the beginning of a buffer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17083?: In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.2 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.10, the NetBIOS dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-netbios.c by ensuring that write operations are bounded by the beginning of a buffer.
How severe is CVE-2017-17083?: CVE-2017-17083 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-2017-17083 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17083?: CVE-2017-17083 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17083?: 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-2017-17083 published?: CVE-2017-17083 was published on 2017-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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