HIGH
CVE-2017-7908
CWE-122Published: October 2, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the third-party product Gigasoft, v5 and prior, included in GE Communicator 3.15 and prior. A malicious HTML file that loads the ActiveX controls can trigger the vulnerability via unchecked function calls.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-7908 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.6.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99580Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-275-02Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99580Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-275-02Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-7908
CVSS Score7.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-122
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 2, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-122)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-7908 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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