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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2017-7720

Buffer overflow in PrivateTunnel 2.7 and 2.8 allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (SEH overwrite) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long password.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in PrivateTunnel 2.7 and 2.8 allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (SEH overwrite) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long password.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PrivatetunnelPrivatetunnel2.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7720?

CVE-2017-7720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in PrivateTunnel 2.7 and 2.8 allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (SEH overwrite) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long password.

How severe is CVE-2017-7720?

CVE-2017-7720 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7720?

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