How severe is CVE-2017-2714?

CVE-2017-2714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2714?

CVE-2017-2714 affects Huawei Fusionsphere Openstack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2714?

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-2017-2714 published?

CVE-2017-2714 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2714

CVE-2017-2714 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Fusionsphere Openstack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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 8.0)
CVSS v2: 7.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Huawei Fusionsphere Openstack
Published: 2017-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GaussDB in FusionSphere OpenStack V100R005C10SPC705 and earlier versions has a buffer overflow vulnerability. An authenticated attacker on the LAN can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition in the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2714?: The GaussDB in FusionSphere OpenStack V100R005C10SPC705 and earlier versions has a buffer overflow vulnerability. An authenticated attacker on the LAN can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition in the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2017-2714?: CVE-2017-2714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2714?: CVE-2017-2714 affects Huawei Fusionsphere Openstack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2714?: 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-2017-2714 published?: CVE-2017-2714 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170420-01-gaussdb-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:fusionsphere_openstack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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