PatchTheCVECVE-2017-20012: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8
CVE-2017-20012 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.8) affecting interest security scanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8. Affected is Stresstest Scheme Handler which leads to a denial of service. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 2.8 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 77%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-404 |
| Published | 2022-03-28 |
| 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
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-2017-20012?
interest security scanner: upgrade to newer than 1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-20012 being exploited?
CVE-2017-20012 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-2017-20012 affect?
CVE-2017-20012 affects interest security scanner. Severity is low (CVSS 2.8). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8. Affected is Stresstest Scheme Handler which leads to a denial of service. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been
How urgent is CVE-2017-20012?
Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2017-20016 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability has been found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8 and classified as problematic
- CVE-2017-20015 LOW 2.8 UPGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8
- CVE-2017-20014 LOW 2.8 UPGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1
- CVE-2017-20013 LOW 2.8 UPGRADE A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner up to 1.8
- CVE-2017-20011 LOW 2.8 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability was found in WEKA INTEREST Security Scanner 1.8