CVE-2017-2787 — CRITICAL (9.0)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pharos	Popup	9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96738
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0282/Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96738
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0282/Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-2787?

CVE-2017-2787 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). 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 buff...

How severe is CVE-2017-2787?

CVE-2017-2787 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-2787?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pharos Popup.