How severe is CVE-2017-9779?

CVE-2017-9779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9779 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9779?

CVE-2017-9779 affects Ocaml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9779?

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-2017-9779 published?

CVE-2017-9779 was published on 2017-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9779

CVE-2017-9779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ocaml with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ocaml
Published: 2017-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OCaml compiler allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, a similar issue to CVE-2017-9772 "but with much less impact."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9779?: OCaml compiler allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, a similar issue to CVE-2017-9772 "but with much less impact."
How severe is CVE-2017-9779?: CVE-2017-9779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9779 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9779?: CVE-2017-9779 affects Ocaml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9779?: 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-2017-9779 published?: CVE-2017-9779 was published on 2017-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ocaml:ocaml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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