CVE-2017-17443
CVE-2017-17443 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opcfoundation Local Discovery Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Opcfoundation Local Discovery Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) 1.03.370 required a security update to resolve multiple vulnerabilities that allow attackers to trigger a crash by placing invalid data into the configuration file. This vulnerability requires an attacker with access to the file system where the configuration file is stored; however, if the configuration file is altered the LDS will be unavailable until it is repaired.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-17443?
- OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) 1.03.370 required a security update to resolve multiple vulnerabilities that allow attackers to trigger a crash by placing invalid data into the configuration file. This vulnerability requires an attacker with access to the file system where the configuration file is stored; however, if the configuration file is altered the LDS will be unavailable until it is repaired.
- How severe is CVE-2017-17443?
- CVE-2017-17443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-17443 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-17443?
- CVE-2017-17443 affects Opcfoundation Local Discovery Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-17443?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-17443 published?
- CVE-2017-17443 was published on 2018-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:opcfoundation:local_discovery_server:1.03.370:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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