CVE-2017-11669 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in eapmd5pass 1.4, specifically within the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:211. This flaw allows a remote attacker to crash the eapmd5pass process by sending specially crafted network packets. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low complexity, leading to a denial of service. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:eapmd5pass_project:eapmd5pass:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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