Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Keysight IxChariot Endpoint
CVE-2017-20241

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Keysight

Status
Ixchariot
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 August 2026

What is CVE-2017-20241?

The Keysight IxChariot Endpoint software prior to version 9.5.102 is susceptible to a heap-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability enables unauthenticated remote attackers to deliver specially crafted packets, which may cause the endpoint to crash or potentially permit arbitrary code execution. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

IxChariot 0 < 9.5.102

IxChariot 9.5.102

References

https://www.keysight.com/us/en/about/quality-and-security...
vendor-advisory
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-20241
vdb-entry
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/cs...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

SĂ©bastien Charbonnier, ANSSI
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