CVE-2017-20241: Keysight IxChariot Endpoint heap-based buffer overflow
Published Aug 4, 2026
·Updated
Keysight IxChariot Endpoint before 9.5.102 contains a heap-based buffer overflow. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet to crash the endpoint or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
1 affected component
keysight IxChariot Endpoint<9.5.102
Event History
Aug 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-20241?
The severity of CVE-2017-20241 is rated as critical with a score of 9.8.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-20241?
CVE-2017-20241 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
How do I fix CVE-2017-20241?
To fix CVE-2017-20241, update to Keysight IxChariot Endpoint version 9.5.102 or later.
4
What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-20241?
An attacker can remotely send specially crafted packets to crash the endpoint or potentially execute arbitrary code.
5
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-20241?
The affected software is Keysight IxChariot Endpoint before version 9.5.102.