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CVE-2017-2777: An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the ipStringCreate function of Iceni Argus Version 6.6...

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the ipStringCreate function of Iceni Argus Version 6.6.05. A specially crafted pdf file can cause an integer overflow resulting in heap overflow. An attacker can send file to trigger this vulnerability.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-2777 is a high-severity PDF handling flaw in Iceni Argus 6.6.05. A malicious PDF sent to a user can trigger memory corruption when opened, potentially allowing attacker-controlled code execution or application compromise. The bundle does not identify active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted document-risk issue. Prioritize teams that handle external PDFs, legal or customer documents, or automated PDF processing. Urgency is high if Argus remains in production.

Technical view

Talos describes an integer overflow in Argus ipStringCreate that leads to a heap overflow while processing a specially crafted PDF. CVSS 3.0 is 8.8: network deliverable, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to environments using Iceni Argus 6.6.05, especially where users open externally supplied PDFs or automated workflows process untrusted PDFs with that product.

Exploitation context

The bundle supports malicious-file delivery, not drive-by exploitation. An attacker must get a crafted PDF to a target and have it opened or processed. KEV is false, and no cited source claims active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Affected version evidence is specific: Iceni Argus 6.6.05. Sources do not provide CWE mapping, exploit-in-the-wild evidence, or a fixed version in the supplied bundle. Avoid expanding scope beyond Argus without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and remove Iceni Argus 6.6.05 from exposed PDF workflows.
  • Check Iceni or Talos guidance for a supported fixed release or vendor workaround.
  • Block or sandbox untrusted PDFs before Argus handling.
  • Restrict Argus use to trusted documents until remediation is confirmed.
  • Apply endpoint controls that reduce impact from document-triggered memory corruption.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems for Iceni Argus 6.6.05, including legacy workstations and processing servers.
  • Confirm whether Argus processes inbound, customer, email, or downloaded PDFs.
  • Review EDR and email telemetry for suspicious PDF-triggered crashes around Argus.
  • Verify remediated systems no longer run the affected version.
  • Document compensating controls where replacement or upgrade is not immediately possible.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-2777Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IceniArgus6.6.05 (Sep 22 2016) NKListed
Weakness

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