CVE-2017-9631
CVE-2017-9631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Wonderware Archestra Logger 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-476.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-476
- Affected product: Schneider-electric Wonderware Archestra Logger
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- Last modified:
Description
A Null Pointer Dereference issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware ArchestrA Logger, versions 2017.426.2307.1 and prior. The null pointer dereference vulnerability could allow an attacker to crash the logger process, causing a denial of service for logging and log-viewing (applications that use the Wonderware ArchestrA Logger continue to run when the Wonderware ArchestrA Logger service is unavailable).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9631?
- A Null Pointer Dereference issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Wonderware ArchestrA Logger, versions 2017.426.2307.1 and prior. The null pointer dereference vulnerability could allow an attacker to crash the logger process, causing a denial of service for logging and log-viewing (applications that use the Wonderware ArchestrA Logger continue to run when the Wonderware ArchestrA Logger service is unavailable).
- How severe is CVE-2017-9631?
- CVE-2017-9631 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-2017-9631 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-9631?
- CVE-2017-9631 affects Schneider-electric Wonderware Archestra Logger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-9631?
- 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-2017-9631 published?
- CVE-2017-9631 was published on 2017-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulletin/lfsec00000116/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99488
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038836
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-187-04
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:wonderware_archestra_logger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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