How severe is CVE-2017-2840?

CVE-2017-2840 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-2017-2840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2840?

CVE-2017-2840 affects Ezbsystems Ultraiso. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2840?

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-2017-2840 published?

CVE-2017-2840 was published on 2018-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2840

CVE-2017-2840 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ezbsystems Ultraiso 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Ezbsystems Ultraiso
Published: 2018-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ISO parsing functionality of EZB Systems UltraISO 9.6.6.3300. A specially crafted .ISO file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specific .ISO file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2840?: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ISO parsing functionality of EZB Systems UltraISO 9.6.6.3300. A specially crafted .ISO file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specific .ISO file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-2840?: CVE-2017-2840 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-2017-2840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2840?: CVE-2017-2840 affects Ezbsystems Ultraiso. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2840?: 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-2017-2840 published?: CVE-2017-2840 was published on 2018-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ezbsystems:ultraiso:9.6.6.3300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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