CVE-2017-7230: A buffer overflow vulnerability in Disk Sorter Enterprise 9.5.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execut

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-7230?

disk sorter: upgrade to newer than 9.5.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-7230 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7230 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-7230 affect?

CVE-2017-7230 affects disk sorter. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A buffer overflow vulnerability in Disk Sorter Enterprise 9.5.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GET request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-7230?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-7230 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting disk sorter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A buffer overflow vulnerability in Disk Sorter Enterprise 9.5.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GET request.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: 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	13.8% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2017-03-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: disksorter

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-03-22 18:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

disksorter disk sorter UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.5.12

Fixed in: newer than 9.5.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy disk-sorter || rpm -q disk-sorter || disk-sorter --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.5.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade disk-sorter

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade disk-sorter

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: Disk Sorter Enterprise GET Buffer Overflow

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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-2017-7230?

disk sorter: upgrade to newer than 9.5.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-7230 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7230 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-2017-7230 affect?

CVE-2017-7230 affects disk sorter. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A buffer overflow vulnerability in Disk Sorter Enterprise 9.5.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2017-7230?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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