CVE-2017-12194 describes a critical flaw in spice-client, specifically affecting spice-gtk versions through 0.34, where improper processing of server messages can lead to client crashes or arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) are currently known, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential interest. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.34CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:spice-gtk_project:spice-gtk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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