CVE-2017-2142
CVE-2017-2142 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Iodata Wn-g300r3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Iodata Wn-g300r3 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in WN-G300R3 firmware Ver.1.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2142?
- Buffer overflow in WN-G300R3 firmware Ver.1.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2142?
- CVE-2017-2142 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-2017-2142 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2142?
- CVE-2017-2142 affects Iodata Wn-g300r3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2142?
- 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-2017-2142 published?
- CVE-2017-2142 was published on 2017-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:iodata:wn-g300r3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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