CVE-2017-14980Syncbreeze Memory Corruption
Buffer overflow in Sync Breeze Enterprise 10.0.28 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long username parameter to /login.
Published Oct 9, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-14980 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Syncbreeze (Flexense).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
22%
Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
51/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
Buffer overflow in Sync Breeze Enterprise 10.0.28 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long username parameter to /login.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SyncbreezeFlexense | 10.0.28 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 9, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Sync Breeze Enterprise 10.0.28 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long username parameter to /login.
Affected: Syncbreeze (Flexense) versions 10.0.28. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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