CVE-2017-5216

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: January 09, 2017 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Netop Remote Control versions 11.53, 12.21 and prior. The affected module in the Guest client is the "Import to Phonebook" option. When a specially designed malicious file containing special characters is loaded, the overflow occurs. 12.51 is the fixed version. The Support case ref is 00109744.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.netop.com/fileadmin/netop/resources/products/administration/remote_control/release_notes/NetopRemoteControl_12.51_ModificationNotes_final.pdf

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mitigation Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95316

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.netop.com/fileadmin/netop/resources/products/administration/remote_control/release_notes/NetopRemoteControl_12.51_ModificationNotes_final.pdf

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mitigation Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95316

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.2%

39th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

netop

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