Is CVE-2017-9003 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-9003 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-9003 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-9003 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9003?

CVE-2017-9003 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-9003

CWE-119Published: August 6, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple memory corruption flaws are present in ArubaOS which could allow an unauthenticated user to crash ArubaOS processes. With sufficient time and effort, it is possible these vulnerabilities could lead to the ability to execute arbitrary code - remote code execution has not yet been confirmed.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-9003 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

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