CVE-2017-7720

7.8 HIGH

Published: April 26, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in PrivateTunnel 2.7 and 2.8 allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (SEH overwrite) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long password.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41916/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41916/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

30th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

privatetunnel

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