CVE-2017-16732: Use After Free
Published Jan 12, 2018
·Updated
A use-after-free issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.3. WebAccess allows an unauthenticated attacker to specify an arbitrary address.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Advantech WebAccess<8.3
Event History
Jan 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16732?
CVE-2017-16732 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated remote exploitation.
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How can I mitigate CVE-2017-16732?
To mitigate CVE-2017-16732, users should upgrade to Advantech WebAccess version 8.3 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16732?
CVE-2017-16732 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
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Who is affected by CVE-2017-16732?
CVE-2017-16732 affects Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.3.
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What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2017-16732?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-16732 to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.