CVE-2017-7938: Stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) version 1.3a (Unix) allows attack

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MEDIUM 6.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-7938 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting dmitry deepmagic information gathering tool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) version 1.3a (Unix) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long argument. An example threat model is automated execution of DMitry with hostname strings found in local log files.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	5.0% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2017-04-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mor-pah.net

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-20 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mor-pah.net dmitry deepmagic information gathering tool DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3a

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dmitry-deepmagic-information-gathering-tool || rpm -q dmitry-deepmagic-information-gathering-tool || dmitry-deepmagic-information-gathering-tool --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dmitry-deepmagic-information-gathering-tool sudo apt install dmitry-deepmagic-information-gathering-tool=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3a> sudo apt-mark hold dmitry-deepmagic-information-gathering-tool

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dmitry-deepmagic-information-gathering-tool sudo dnf downgrade dmitry-deepmagic-information-gathering-tool-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3a> sudo dnf versionlock add dmitry-deepmagic-information-gathering-tool

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: Dmitry 1.3a - Local Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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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-2017-7938?

dmitry deepmagic information gathering tool: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-7938 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7938 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-2017-7938 affect?

CVE-2017-7938 affects dmitry deepmagic information gathering tool. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). Stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) version 1.3a (Unix) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long argument. An example thr

How urgent is CVE-2017-7938?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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