CVE-2017-7908: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 2, 2018
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Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the third-party product Gigasoft, v5 and prior, included in GE Communicator 3.15 and prior. A malicious HTML file that loads the ActiveX controls can trigger the vulnerability via unchecked function calls.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Gigasoft Proessentials<=5
GE GE Communicator<=3.15

Event History

Oct 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7908?

The severity of CVE-2017-7908 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7908?

To fix CVE-2017-7908, upgrade Gigasoft Proessentials to a version later than 5 and GE Communicator to a version later than 3.15.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-7908?

CVE-2017-7908 affects Gigasoft Proessentials version 5 and prior, as well as GE Communicator version 3.15 and prior.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7908?

CVE-2017-7908 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2017-7908 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-7908 can be exploited remotely through a malicious HTML file that loads ActiveX controls.

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