Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-20226 is a high-impact local vulnerability in msk Mapscrn 2.0.3/2.03. An attacker who can run or feed input to the affected program may be able to crash it or execute arbitrary code by triggering a stack-based buffer overflow. Exposure is likely limited to systems where Mapscrn 2.0.3/2.03 is installed and can be invoked locally or supplied attacker-controlled input. The source bundle does not support network-exposed exploitation or broad internet exposure. Treat as a high-priority legacy software risk on systems with local multi-user access or untrusted input paths. Prioritize removal, upgrade validation, or isolation because public exploit information exists and successful exploitation could lead to code execution or denial of service. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove Mapscrn 2.0.3/2.03 where it is not required.; If the software is required, restrict local access to trusted users and prevent untrusted input paths from reaching the program.; Check the vendor or maintainer for official upgrade, patch, or retirement guidance; no patch evidence is included in the provided bundle..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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8.6HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-42144CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Mapscrn 2.0.3 Stack-Based Buffer OverflowCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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