How severe is CVE-2017-17996?

CVE-2017-17996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-17996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17996?

CVE-2017-17996 affects Flexense Syncbreeze. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17996?

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-2017-17996 published?

CVE-2017-17996 was published on 2018-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17996

CVE-2017-17996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flexense Syncbreeze with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Flexense Syncbreeze
Published: 2018-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in "Add command" functionality exists in Flexense SyncBreeze Enterprise <= 10.3.14. The vulnerability can be triggered by an authenticated attacker who submits more than 5000 characters as the command name. It will cause termination of the SyncBreeze Enterprise server and possibly remote command execution with SYSTEM privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17996?: A buffer overflow vulnerability in "Add command" functionality exists in Flexense SyncBreeze Enterprise <= 10.3.14. The vulnerability can be triggered by an authenticated attacker who submits more than 5000 characters as the command name. It will cause termination of the SyncBreeze Enterprise server and possibly remote command execution with SYSTEM privilege.
How severe is CVE-2017-17996?: CVE-2017-17996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-17996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17996?: CVE-2017-17996 affects Flexense Syncbreeze. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17996?: 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-2017-17996 published?: CVE-2017-17996 was published on 2018-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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