CVE-2017-5177
CVE-2017-5177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vipa Controls Winplc7 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Vipa Controls Winplc7 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Stack Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in VIPA Controls WinPLC7 5.0.45.5921 and prior. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, where an attacker with a specially crafted packet could overflow the fixed length buffer. This could allow remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5177?
- A Stack Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in VIPA Controls WinPLC7 5.0.45.5921 and prior. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, where an attacker with a specially crafted packet could overflow the fixed length buffer. This could allow remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5177?
- CVE-2017-5177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-5177 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5177?
- CVE-2017-5177 affects Vipa Controls Winplc7 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5177?
- 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-2017-5177 published?
- CVE-2017-5177 was published on 2017-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96413
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-054-01
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42693/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:vipa_controls:winplc7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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