CVE-2017-2788
CVE-2017-2788 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pharos Popup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Pharos Popup
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A buffer overflows 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 a heap based buffer overflow resulting in potential remote code execution. This client is always listening, has root privileges, and requires no user interaction to exploit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2788?
- A buffer overflows 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 a heap based buffer overflow resulting in potential remote code execution. This client is always listening, has root privileges, and requires no user interaction to exploit.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2788?
- CVE-2017-2788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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-2017-2788 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2788?
- CVE-2017-2788 affects Pharos Popup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2788?
- 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-2017-2788 published?
- CVE-2017-2788 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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