CVE-2017-6416

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: March 06, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in SysGauge 1.5.18. A buffer overflow vulnerability in SMTP connection verification leads to arbitrary code execution. The attack vector is a crafted SMTP daemon that sends a long 220 (aka "Service ready") string.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41479/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96568
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41479/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
10.8%
95th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

flexense