CVE-2017-14016
mediumpriority · track · 41EPSS 0.160 · 97 %ileexploit · functionalEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. The application lacks proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the process.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedWebAccesscisa_csaf_ot
Advantech has released a new version of WebAccess to address the reported vulnerabilities. Users can download the latest version of WebAccess at the following location (registration required):
http://www.advantech.com/industrial-automation/webaccess
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
weaknesses
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exploits (2)
Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.
affected products (4)
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advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSA-17-306-02Advantech WebAccess2017-11-02icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
ATTENTION: Remotely exploitable/low skill level to exploit.
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (8)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://www.advantech.com/industrial-automation/webaccessPatchcnnvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-306-02cnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101685enisa_euvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-306-02enisa_euvd
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43340/enisa_euvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101685Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entrynvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-306-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resourcenvd
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43340/nvd
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