CVE-2017-3196
CVE-2017-3196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rawether Project Rawether 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Rawether Project Rawether
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PCAUSA Rawether framework does not properly validate BPF data, allowing a crafted malicious BPF program to perform operations on memory outside of its typical bounds on the driver's receipt of network packets. Local attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-3196?
- PCAUSA Rawether framework does not properly validate BPF data, allowing a crafted malicious BPF program to perform operations on memory outside of its typical bounds on the driver's receipt of network packets. Local attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2017-3196?
- CVE-2017-3196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-3196 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-3196?
- CVE-2017-3196 affects Rawether Project Rawether. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-3196?
- 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-2017-3196 published?
- CVE-2017-3196 was published on 2017-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://blog.rewolf.pl/blog/?p=1778
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96993/discuss
- https://www.itsecuritynews.info/vuln-printing-communications-association-rawether-cve-2017-3196-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/600671
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rawether_project:rawether:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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