How severe is CVE-2017-8290?

CVE-2017-8290 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8290?

CVE-2017-8290 primarily affects Teamspeak Teamspeak Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8290?

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-2017-8290 published?

CVE-2017-8290 was published on 2017-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8290

CVE-2017-8290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Teamspeak Teamspeak Server 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Teamspeak Teamspeak Server
Published: 2017-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (from a BB Code handling issue) has been identified in TeamSpeak Server version 3.0.13.6 (08/11/2016 09:48:33), it enables the users to Crash any WINDOWS Client that clicked into a Vulnerable Channel of a TeamSpeak Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8290?: A potential Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (from a BB Code handling issue) has been identified in TeamSpeak Server version 3.0.13.6 (08/11/2016 09:48:33), it enables the users to Crash any WINDOWS Client that clicked into a Vulnerable Channel of a TeamSpeak Server.
How severe is CVE-2017-8290?: CVE-2017-8290 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8290?: CVE-2017-8290 primarily affects Teamspeak Teamspeak Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8290?: 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-2017-8290 published?: CVE-2017-8290 was published on 2017-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143053/TeamSpeak-Client-3.1.4-Buffer-Overflow.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:teamspeak:teamspeak_server:3.0.13.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:teamspeak:teamspeak_client:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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