HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-17932
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2017-17932

CWE-119Published: December 28, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in MediaServer.exe in ALLPlayer ALLMediaServer 0.95 and earlier that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and/or cause denial of service on the victim machine/computer via a long string to TCP port 888.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-17932 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-17932. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

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

allmediaserver1 product(s)
allmediaserver
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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/43406/
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43407/
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43523/
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43406/
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43407/
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43523/

All References (6)

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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43406/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43407/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43523/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43406/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43407/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43523/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-17932
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 28, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-17932 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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