Is CVE-2017-12708 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-12708 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-12708 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-12708 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-12708?

CVE-2017-12708 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-12708

CWE-119Published: August 30, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An Improper Restriction Of Operations Within The Bounds Of A Memory Buffer issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. Researchers have identified multiple vulnerabilities that allow invalid locations to be referenced for the memory buffer, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause the system to crash.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-12708 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

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