CVE-2017-2786
CVE-2017-2786 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pharos Popup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Pharos Popup
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the psnotifyd application of the Pharos PopUp printer client version 9.0. A specially crafted packet can be sent to the victim's computer and can lead to an out of bounds read causing a crash and a denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2786?
- A denial of service vulnerability exists in the psnotifyd application of the Pharos PopUp printer client version 9.0. A specially crafted packet can be sent to the victim's computer and can lead to an out of bounds read causing a crash and a denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2786?
- CVE-2017-2786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-2786 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2786?
- CVE-2017-2786 affects Pharos Popup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2786?
- 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-2017-2786 published?
- CVE-2017-2786 was published on 2017-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pharos:popup:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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