MEDIUMPOC
CVE-2017-7950
CWE-20Published: July 7, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Nitro Pro 11.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PCX file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-7950 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 5.5.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-7950. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
gonitro1 product(s)
nitro pro
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
All References (4)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99514Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.gonitro.com/support/downloads#securityUpdatesVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99514Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.gonitro.com/support/downloads#securityUpdatesVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-7950
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 7, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-7950 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.