How severe is CVE-2017-7965?

CVE-2017-7965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7965?

CVE-2017-7965 affects Schneider-electric Somachine Hvac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7965?

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-2017-7965 published?

CVE-2017-7965 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7965

CVE-2017-7965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Somachine Hvac with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Schneider-electric Somachine Hvac
Published: 2017-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Programming Software executable AlTracePrint.exe, in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC v2.1.0 for Modicon M171/M172 Controller.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7965?: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Programming Software executable AlTracePrint.exe, in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC v2.1.0 for Modicon M171/M172 Controller.
How severe is CVE-2017-7965?: CVE-2017-7965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7965?: CVE-2017-7965 affects Schneider-electric Somachine Hvac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7965?: 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-2017-7965 published?: CVE-2017-7965 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:somachine_hvac:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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