CVE-2017-20012
2.8 · LOWOverview
CVE-2017-20012 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting weka interest_security_scanner. It was published on March 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.8 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.8, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8. Affected is Stresstest Scheme Handler which leads to a denial of service. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from weka. Update interest_security_scanner to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| weka | interest_security_scanner | 0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-20012?
CVE-2017-20012 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting weka interest_security_scanner. It was published on March 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.8 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2017-20012?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.8, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-20012?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from weka. Update interest_security_scanner to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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