CVE-2017-2853 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable Code Execution vulnerability exists in the RequestForPatientInfoEEGfile functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause a stack buffer overflow resulting in arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Natus	Xltek Neuroworks	8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104490Broken Link
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0355Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104490Broken Link
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0355Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-2853?

CVE-2017-2853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An exploitable Code Execution vulnerability exists in the RequestForPatientInfoEEGfile functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause a stack buffer overflow r...

How severe is CVE-2017-2853?

CVE-2017-2853 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-2853?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Natus Xltek Neuroworks.