CVE-2017-5358
CVE-2017-5358 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Easycom-aura Easycom For Php with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th 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: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Easycom-aura Easycom For Php
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflows in php_Easycom5_3_0.dll in EasyCom for PHP 4.0.0.29 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the server argument to the (1) i5_connect, (2) i5_pconnect, or (3) i5_private_connect API function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5358?
- Stack-based buffer overflows in php_Easycom5_3_0.dll in EasyCom for PHP 4.0.0.29 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the server argument to the (1) i5_connect, (2) i5_pconnect, or (3) i5_private_connect API function.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5358?
- CVE-2017-5358 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-2017-5358 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5358?
- CVE-2017-5358 affects Easycom-aura Easycom For Php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5358?
- 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-2017-5358 published?
- CVE-2017-5358 was published on 2017-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/EASYCOM-PHP-API-BUFFER-OVERFLOW.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141299/EasyCom-AS400-PHP-API-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/60
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96419
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41425/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:easycom-aura:easycom_for_php:4.0.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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