Is CVE-2017-10706 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-10706 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-10706 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2017-10706 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-10706?

CVE-2017-10706 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-10706

CWE-119Published: July 2, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

When Antiy Antivirus Engine before 5.0.0.05171547 scans a special ZIP archive, it crashes with a stack-based buffer overflow because a fixed path length is used.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-10706 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.