How severe is CVE-2017-17088?

CVE-2017-17088 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-2017-17088 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17088?

CVE-2017-17088 affects Flexense Syncbreeze. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17088?

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-2017-17088 published?

CVE-2017-17088 was published on 2017-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17088

CVE-2017-17088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flexense Syncbreeze 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Flexense Syncbreeze
Published: 2017-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Enterprise version of SyncBreeze 10.2.12 and earlier is affected by a Remote Denial of Service vulnerability. The web server does not check bounds when reading server requests in the Host header on making a connection, resulting in a classic Buffer Overflow that causes a Denial of Service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17088?: The Enterprise version of SyncBreeze 10.2.12 and earlier is affected by a Remote Denial of Service vulnerability. The web server does not check bounds when reading server requests in the Host header on making a connection, resulting in a classic Buffer Overflow that causes a Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2017-17088?: CVE-2017-17088 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-2017-17088 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17088?: CVE-2017-17088 affects Flexense Syncbreeze. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17088?: 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-2017-17088 published?: CVE-2017-17088 was published on 2017-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flexense:syncbreeze:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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