Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Keysight IxChariot Endpoint
CVE-2017-20242

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Keysight

Status
Ixchariot
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 August 2026

What is CVE-2017-20242?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Keysight IxChariot Endpoint prior to version 9.5.102. This weakness allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to send specially crafted packets to the endpoint, potentially leading to system crashes or the execution of arbitrary code. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping software updated and securing network communications to prevent exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

IxChariot 0 < 9.5.102

IxChariot 9.5.102

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/cs...
third-party-advisory
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-20242
vdb-entry
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/about/quality-and-security...
vendor-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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