CVE-2017-2788

Description

A buffer overflows exists in the psnotifyd application of the Pharos PopUp printer client version 9.0. A specially crafted packet can be sent to the victim's computer and can lead to a heap based buffer overflow resulting in potential remote code execution. This client is always listening, has root privileges, and requires no user interaction to exploit.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 19.81% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Pharos PopUp Printer Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96742 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0283/ third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2788?
CVE-2017-2788 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2788?
To fix CVE-2017-2788, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-2788 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-2788 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2788?
CVE-2017-2788 affects Pharos PopUp Printer Client.
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