CVE-2017-12706: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 30, 2017
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.220170817. Researchers have identified multiple vulnerabilities where there is a lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Advantech WebAccess<=8.2

Event History

Aug 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12706?

CVE-2017-12706 has a high severity due to the risk of stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12706?

To address CVE-2017-12706, you should upgrade Advantech WebAccess to version 8.2_20170817 or later.

3

What versions of Advantech WebAccess are affected by CVE-2017-12706?

All versions of Advantech WebAccess prior to version 8.2_20170817 are affected by CVE-2017-12706.

4

What can happen if CVE-2017-12706 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-12706 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

Is CVE-2017-12706 related to user input validation?

Yes, CVE-2017-12706 is caused by insufficient validation of user-supplied data prior to it being copied to a stack-based buffer.

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