CVE-2017-3195
CVE-2017-3195 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Commvault Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Commvault Edge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Commvault Edge Communication Service (cvd) prior to version 11 SP7 or version 11 SP6 with hotfix 590 is prone to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution with administrative privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-3195?
- Commvault Edge Communication Service (cvd) prior to version 11 SP7 or version 11 SP6 with hotfix 590 is prone to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution with administrative privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2017-3195?
- CVE-2017-3195 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-2017-3195 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-3195?
- CVE-2017-3195 primarily affects Commvault Edge. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-3195?
- 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-2017-3195 published?
- CVE-2017-3195 was published on 2017-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://kb.commvault.com/article/SEC0013
- http://redr2e.com/commvault-edge-cve-2017-3195/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96941
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41823/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/214283
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:commvault:edge:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:commvault:edge:11.0.0:service_pack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:commvault:edge:11.0.0:service_pack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:commvault:edge:11.0.0:service_pack3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:commvault:edge:11.0.0:service_pack4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:commvault:edge:11.0.0:service_pack5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:commvault:edge:11.0.0:service_pack6:*:*:*:*:*:*
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