CVE-2017-20024
Published: 09 June 2022
Summary
CVE-2017-20024 is a medium-severity Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404) vulnerability in Solar-Log Solar-Log 250 Firmware. Its CVSS base score is 5.3 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 36.8% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2017-11039
Vulnerability details
A vulnerability was found in Solare Solar-Log 2.8.4-56/3.5.2-85. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 3.5.3-86 is able…
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to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Contingency plan updates incorporate proper resource shutdown and release steps, preventing attackers from leveraging incomplete cleanup during recovery scenarios.
Mandates explicit shutdown of the network connection at session conclusion, directly addressing improper resource release.
Requires proper shutdown/release procedures that include overwriting or isolating data to block unintended transfer via reused system objects.
Procedures can mandate orderly shutdown or release of resources when failures occur, preventing improper resource handling after a fault.