CVE-2017-2852: natus xltek_neuroworks Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 01-06-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-2852 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in natus xltek_neuroworks. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.37%
0%100%
Low · -0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-06-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the unserialization of lists functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause an out-of-bounds read, resulting in a denial of service. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.37%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
72%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.02 pp
From 1.39% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.37%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Natus1 product
Talos1 product
- natusNatus Xltek NeuroWorks 8
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0354X Refsource MISCTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory