How severe is CVE-2017-7524?

CVE-2017-7524 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7524?

CVE-2017-7524 affects Tpm2-tools Project Tpm2.0-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7524?

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-2017-7524 published?

CVE-2017-7524 was published on 2017-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7524

CVE-2017-7524 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tpm2-tools Project Tpm2.0-tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Tpm2-tools Project Tpm2.0-tools
Published: 2017-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

tpm2-tools versions before 1.1.1 are vulnerable to a password leak due to transmitting password in plaintext from client to server when generating HMAC.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7524?: tpm2-tools versions before 1.1.1 are vulnerable to a password leak due to transmitting password in plaintext from client to server when generating HMAC.
How severe is CVE-2017-7524?: CVE-2017-7524 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7524?: CVE-2017-7524 affects Tpm2-tools Project Tpm2.0-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7524?: 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-2017-7524 published?: CVE-2017-7524 was published on 2017-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/01org/tpm2.0-tools/commit/c5d72beaab1cbbbe68271f4bc4b6670d69985157

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tpm2-tools_project:tpm2.0-tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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