CVE-2017-5872

7.5 HIGH
Published: March 10, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The TCP/IP networking module in Unisys ClearPath MCP systems with TCP-IP-SW 57.1 before 57.152, 58.1 before 58.142, or 59.1 before 59.172, when running a TLS 1.2 service, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network connectivity disruption) via a client hello with a signature_algorithms extension above those defined in RFC 5246, which triggers a full memory dump.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96782
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96782
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://public.support.unisys.com/common/public/vulnerability/NVD_Detail_Rpt.aspx?ID=42
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.5%
72th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

unisys