CVE-2017-9272
CVE-2017-9272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Bi-directional Driver 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Microfocus Bi-directional Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Bi-directional driver in IDM 4.5 before 4.0.3.0 could be susceptible to a denial of service attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9272?
- The Bi-directional driver in IDM 4.5 before 4.0.3.0 could be susceptible to a denial of service attack.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9272?
- CVE-2017-9272 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-2017-9272 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-9272?
- CVE-2017-9272 affects Microfocus Bi-directional Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-9272?
- 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-2017-9272 published?
- CVE-2017-9272 was published on 2017-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:bi-directional_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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