CVE-2017-5238
CVE-2017-5238 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eviewgps Ev-07s Gps Tracker Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Eviewgps Ev-07s Gps Tracker Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Due to a lack of bounds checking, several input configuration fields for the Eview EV-07S GPS Tracker will overflow data stored in one variable to another, overwriting the data of another field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5238?
- Due to a lack of bounds checking, several input configuration fields for the Eview EV-07S GPS Tracker will overflow data stored in one variable to another, overwriting the data of another field.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5238?
- CVE-2017-5238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-5238 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5238?
- CVE-2017-5238 affects Eviewgps Ev-07s Gps Tracker Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5238?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-5238 published?
- CVE-2017-5238 was published on 2017-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97194
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/03/27/r7-2015-28-multiple-eview-ev-07s-gps-tracker-vulnerabilities
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:eviewgps:ev-07s_gps_tracker_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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