CVE-2017-2823
CVE-2017-2823 is a high-severity vulnerability in Poweriso with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Poweriso
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the .ISO parsing functionality of PowerISO 6.8. A specially crafted .ISO file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send a specific .ISO file to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2823?
- A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the .ISO parsing functionality of PowerISO 6.8. A specially crafted .ISO file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send a specific .ISO file to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2823?
- CVE-2017-2823 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-2823 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2823?
- CVE-2017-2823 affects Poweriso. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2823?
- 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-2017-2823 published?
- CVE-2017-2823 was published on 2017-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:poweriso:poweriso:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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