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7.5

Flexense SysGauge Server can be stopped by special packet

CVE-2017-15667 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The SysGauge Server version 3.6.18 can be forced to stop responding if it receives a specially crafted request on its control port (9221). This means an attacker could make the monitoring service unavailable, disrupting visibility of system performance. Apply the vendor’s update or patch and restrict access to the control port to trusted hosts.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
flexense sysgauge 3.6.18
cpe:2.3:a:flexense:sysgauge:3.6.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In Flexense SysGauge Server 3.6.18, the Control Protocol suffers from a denial of service. The attack vector is a crafted SERVER_GET_INFO packet sent to control port 9221.
In Flexense SysGauge Server 3.6.18, the Control Protocol suffers from a denial of service. The attack vector is a crafted SERVER_GET_INFO packet sent to control port 9221.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published28 Dec 2017
Updated23 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-15667 · NVD
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