CVE-2017-18047
CVE-2017-18047 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Labf Nfsaxe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th 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: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Labf Nfsaxe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer Overflow in the FTP client in LabF nfsAxe 3.7 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long reply.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18047?
- Buffer Overflow in the FTP client in LabF nfsAxe 3.7 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long reply.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18047?
- CVE-2017-18047 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-2017-18047 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18047?
- CVE-2017-18047 affects Labf Nfsaxe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18047?
- 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-2017-18047 published?
- CVE-2017-18047 was published on 2018-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42011/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43236/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43518/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:labf:nfsaxe:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- CVE-2017-14742 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Buffer overflow in LabF nfsAxe FTP client 3.7 allows an attacker to execute code remotely.
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