CVE-2017-20242: Keysight IxChariot Endpoint stack-based buffer overflow
Published Aug 4, 2026
·Updated
Keysight IxChariot Endpoint before 9.5.102 contains a stack-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·06:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-20242?
The severity of CVE-2017-20242 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-20242?
To mitigate CVE-2017-20242, update to Keysight IxChariot Endpoint version 9.5.102 or later.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-20242?
CVE-2017-20242 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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Who is affected by CVE-2017-20242?
Users of Keysight IxChariot Endpoint versions prior to 9.5.102 are affected by CVE-2017-20242.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-20242?
CVE-2017-20242 can allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the endpoint or execute arbitrary code.