CVE-2017-9282
CVE-2017-9282 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Visibroker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-190.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-190
- Affected product: Microfocus Visibroker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An integer overflow (CWE-190) led to an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) on a heap-allocated area, leading to heap corruption in Micro Focus VisiBroker 8.5. The feasibility of leveraging this vulnerability for further attacks was not assessed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9282?
- An integer overflow (CWE-190) led to an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) on a heap-allocated area, leading to heap corruption in Micro Focus VisiBroker 8.5. The feasibility of leveraging this vulnerability for further attacks was not assessed.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9282?
- CVE-2017-9282 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-2017-9282 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-9282?
- CVE-2017-9282 affects Microfocus Visibroker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-9282?
- 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-2017-9282 published?
- CVE-2017-9282 was published on 2017-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:visibroker:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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