CVE-2017-17538: mikrotik router_firmware
CVSS: 7.8v2.0HighModified
Published 13-12-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-17538 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in mikrotik router_firmware. EPSS estimates a 7.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
7.79%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1exploit-database
Timeline
- 13-12-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
MikroTik v6.40.5 devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a flood of ICMP packets.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
7.79%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 7.79% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score7.79%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundMikroTik 6.40.5 ICMP - Denial of Service
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Mikrotik1 product
- router_firmware6.40.5
1 vendor · 1 product