CVE-2017-5216
CVE-2017-5216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netop Remote Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Netop Remote Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Netop Remote Control versions 11.53, 12.21 and prior. The affected module in the Guest client is the "Import to Phonebook" option. When a specially designed malicious file containing special characters is loaded, the overflow occurs. 12.51 is the fixed version. The Support case ref is 00109744.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5216?
- Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Netop Remote Control versions 11.53, 12.21 and prior. The affected module in the Guest client is the "Import to Phonebook" option. When a specially designed malicious file containing special characters is loaded, the overflow occurs. 12.51 is the fixed version. The Support case ref is 00109744.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5216?
- CVE-2017-5216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-5216 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5216?
- CVE-2017-5216 affects Netop Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5216?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-5216 published?
- CVE-2017-5216 was published on 2017-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.netop.com/fileadmin/netop/resources/products/administration/remote_control/release_notes/NetopRemoteControl_12.51_ModificationNotes_final.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95316
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:netop:remote_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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