Is CVE-2017-16927 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-16927 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-16927 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2017-16927 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-16927?

CVE-2017-16927 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-16927

CWE-119Published: November 23, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The scp_v0s_accept function in sesman/libscp/libscp_v0.c in the session manager in xrdp through 0.9.4 uses an untrusted integer as a write length, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted input stream.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-16927 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.

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