CVE-2017-16728: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jan 5, 2018
·Updated
An Untrusted Pointer Dereference issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.3. There are multiple vulnerabilities that may allow an attacker to cause the program to use an invalid memory address, resulting in a program crash.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Advantech WebAccess<8.3
Event History
Jan 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16728?
CVE-2017-16728 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause program crashes.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-16728?
To fix CVE-2017-16728, update Advantech WebAccess to version 8.3 or later.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16728?
CVE-2017-16728 is classified as an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability.
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What versions of Advantech WebAccess are affected by CVE-2017-16728?
Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.3 are affected by CVE-2017-16728.
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What could happen if CVE-2017-16728 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-16728 could lead to crashes of the application due to invalid memory address usage.