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CVE-2017-17968 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting nettransport download manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A buffer overflow vulnerability in NetTransport.exe in NetTransport Download Manager 2.96L and earlier could allow remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code on NAS devices via a long HTTP response.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 39.4% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2017-12-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: NetTransport 2.96L - Remote Buffer Overflow (DEP Bypass)
- Metasploit: NetTransport Download Manager 2.90.510 Buffer Overflow
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-17968?
nettransport download manager: upgrade to newer than 2.96l. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-17968 being exploited?
CVE-2017-17968 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-17968 affect?
CVE-2017-17968 affects nettransport download manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A buffer overflow vulnerability in NetTransport.exe in NetTransport Download Manager 2.96L and earlier could allow remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code on NAS devices via a long HTTP response.
How urgent is CVE-2017-17968?
Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action