How severe is CVE-2017-2853?

CVE-2017-2853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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-2017-2853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2853?

CVE-2017-2853 affects Natus Xltek Neuroworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2853?

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-2017-2853 published?

CVE-2017-2853 was published on 2018-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2853

CVE-2017-2853 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Natus Xltek Neuroworks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Natus Xltek Neuroworks
Published: 2018-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable Code Execution vulnerability exists in the RequestForPatientInfoEEGfile functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause a stack buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2853?: An exploitable Code Execution vulnerability exists in the RequestForPatientInfoEEGfile functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause a stack buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-2853?: CVE-2017-2853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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-2017-2853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2853?: CVE-2017-2853 affects Natus Xltek Neuroworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2853?: 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-2017-2853 published?: CVE-2017-2853 was published on 2018-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:natus:xltek_neuroworks:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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