CVE-2017-11669: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-11669: An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:211 was found in the way e...

An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:211 was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled processing of network packets. A remote attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash the eapmd5pass process under certain circumstances by generating specially crafted network traffic.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 18:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2017-11669 is a crash-risk flaw in eapmd5pass 1.4. A remote attacker could send specially crafted network traffic that may crash the eapmd5pass process. The available sources do not show data theft, code execution, active exploitation, or a confirmed vendor fix. Exposure is likely limited to environments that deployed eapmd5pass 1.4 and allow untrusted network traffic to reach it. The source bundle does not identify distributions, packaged products, or default installations that include it. Prioritize if eapmd5pass supports authentication or network access in production. Business risk is mainly service disruption, not confirmed compromise. If the software is absent or isolated from untrusted traffic, urgency is lower. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for eapmd5pass, especially version 1.4.; Check maintainer or distribution guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.; Restrict untrusted network access to any exposed eapmd5pass service..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 31, 2017, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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