How severe is CVE-2017-8798?

CVE-2017-8798 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-2017-8798 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8798?

CVE-2017-8798 primarily affects Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8798?

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-2017-8798 published?

CVE-2017-8798 was published on 2017-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8798

CVE-2017-8798 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th 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: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd
Published: 2017-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer signedness error in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPc v1.4.20101221 through v2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8798?: Integer signedness error in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPc v1.4.20101221 through v2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.
How severe is CVE-2017-8798?: CVE-2017-8798 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-2017-8798 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8798?: CVE-2017-8798 primarily affects Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8798?: 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-2017-8798 published?: CVE-2017-8798 was published on 2017-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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