How severe is CVE-2017-9003?

CVE-2017-9003 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-2017-9003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9003?

CVE-2017-9003 affects Hpe Arubaos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9003?

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-2017-9003 published?

CVE-2017-9003 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9003

CVE-2017-9003 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Arubaos 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: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hpe Arubaos
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple memory corruption flaws are present in ArubaOS which could allow an unauthenticated user to crash ArubaOS processes. With sufficient time and effort, it is possible these vulnerabilities could lead to the ability to execute arbitrary code - remote code execution has not yet been confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9003?: Multiple memory corruption flaws are present in ArubaOS which could allow an unauthenticated user to crash ArubaOS processes. With sufficient time and effort, it is possible these vulnerabilities could lead to the ability to execute arbitrary code - remote code execution has not yet been confirmed.
How severe is CVE-2017-9003?: CVE-2017-9003 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-2017-9003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9003?: CVE-2017-9003 affects Hpe Arubaos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9003?: 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-2017-9003 published?: CVE-2017-9003 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:arubaos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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