CVE-2017-3195CWE-121

Commvault Edge Communication Service (cvd) prior to version 11 SP7 or version 11 SP6 with hotfix 590 is prone to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability…

published December 15, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
21%
Percentile
97.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky stack-based buffer overflow is lurking in Commvault Edge Communication Service! If you’re running a version prior to 11 SP7, your system could be in for a wild ride. 🚀 Think of it like a crowded hotel that doesn't check how many people are allowed in a room. When the guests exceed the limit, chaos ensues — just like how this vulnerability allows attackers to overflow the stack and run their code as an admin! 🏨 An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges, potentially taking over your system and wreaking havoc on your data — pretty much like a burglar throwing a wild party in your house without your permission!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded hotel that doesn't check how many people are allowed in a room. When the guests exceed the limit, chaos ensues — just like how this vulnerability allows attackers to overflow the stack and run their code as an admin! 🏨 This vulnerability in the Commvault Edge Communication Service allows for a stack-based buffer overflow, enabling attackers to inject their own code during program execution, which can lead to full administrative access.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges, potentially taking over your system and wreaking havoc on your data — pretty much like a burglar throwing a wild party in your house without your permission! To secure your environment, immediately update to version 11 SP7 or apply hotfix 590 if you're on version 11 SP6. Regularly audit your systems to ensure they’re patched and secure from such sneaky vulnerabilities. 🛡️ You've got this! With the right updates, you can keep your systems safe and sound. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.21387 · 97.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2017-12-15T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 DEC 14:00Z
    Commvault Edge Communication Service (cvd) prior to version 11 SP7 or version 11 SP6 with hotfix 590 is prone to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability…
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