CVE-2017-17996 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Flexense SyncBreeze Enterprise versions 10.3.14 and earlier, specifically within the "Add command" functionality. An authenticated attacker can trigger this by submitting an excessively long command name (over 5000 characters), leading to server termination and potentially remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, the potential for remote SYSTEM-level compromise warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.3.14CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:flexense:syncbreeze:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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