HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-13696
CRITICAL

CVE-2017-13696

CWE-119Published: January 24, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability lies in the web server component of Dup Scout Enterprise 9.9.14, Disk Savvy Enterprise 9.9.14, Sync Breeze Enterprise 9.9.16, and Disk Pulse Enterprise 9.9.16 where an attacker can craft a malicious GET request and exploit the web server component. Successful exploitation of the software will allow an attacker to gain complete access to the system with NT AUTHORITY / SYSTEM level privileges. The vulnerability lies due to improper handling and sanitization of the incoming request.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-13696 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

flexense4 product(s)
dupscoutdisksavvysyncbreezediskpulse
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42557
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42558/
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42559/
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42560/
ADVISORYhttps://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/disk_pulse_enterprise_get
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42557
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42558/
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42559/
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42560/
ADVISORYhttps://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/disk_pulse_enterprise_get

All References (10)

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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42557Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42558/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42559/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42560/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/disk_pulse_enterprise_getThird Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42557Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42558/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42559/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42560/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/disk_pulse_enterprise_getThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-13696
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 24, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-13696 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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