CVE-2017-7908
CVE-2017-7908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gigasoft Proessentials with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gigasoft Proessentials
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the third-party product Gigasoft, v5 and prior, included in GE Communicator 3.15 and prior. A malicious HTML file that loads the ActiveX controls can trigger the vulnerability via unchecked function calls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7908?
- A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the third-party product Gigasoft, v5 and prior, included in GE Communicator 3.15 and prior. A malicious HTML file that loads the ActiveX controls can trigger the vulnerability via unchecked function calls.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7908?
- CVE-2017-7908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-7908 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-7908?
- CVE-2017-7908 primarily affects Gigasoft Proessentials. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-7908?
- 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-2017-7908 published?
- CVE-2017-7908 was published on 2018-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:gigasoft:proessentials:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ge:ge_communicator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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