CVE-2017-9638
CVE-2017-9638 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mitsubishielectric E-designer 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Mitsubishielectric E-designer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Mitsubishi E-Designer, Version 7.52 Build 344 contains six code sections which may be exploited to overwrite the stack. This can result in arbitrary code execution, compromised data integrity, denial of service, and system crash.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9638?
- Mitsubishi E-Designer, Version 7.52 Build 344 contains six code sections which may be exploited to overwrite the stack. This can result in arbitrary code execution, compromised data integrity, denial of service, and system crash.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9638?
- CVE-2017-9638 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-2017-9638 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-2017-9638?
- CVE-2017-9638 affects Mitsubishielectric E-designer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-9638?
- 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-2017-9638 published?
- CVE-2017-9638 was published on 2018-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mitsubishielectric:e-designer:7.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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