Is CVE-2017-2777 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-2777 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-2777 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-2777 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-2777?

CVE-2017-2777 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-2777

CWE-190Published: September 17, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the ipStringCreate function of Iceni Argus Version 6.6.05. A specially crafted pdf file can cause an integer overflow resulting in heap overflow. An attacker can send file to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-2777 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 8.8.