CVE-2017-17932
CVE-2017-17932 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Allmediaserver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 54% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 54% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Allmediaserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in MediaServer.exe in ALLPlayer ALLMediaServer 0.95 and earlier that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and/or cause denial of service on the victim machine/computer via a long string to TCP port 888.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-17932?
- A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in MediaServer.exe in ALLPlayer ALLMediaServer 0.95 and earlier that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and/or cause denial of service on the victim machine/computer via a long string to TCP port 888.
- How severe is CVE-2017-17932?
- CVE-2017-17932 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-17932 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-17932?
- CVE-2017-17932 affects Allmediaserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-17932?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-17932 published?
- CVE-2017-17932 was published on 2017-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43406/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43407/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43523/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:allmediaserver:allmediaserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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