CVE-2017-3195Edge Memory Corruption
Commvault Edge Communication Service (cvd) prior to version 11 SP7 or version 11 SP6 with hotfix 590 is prone to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution with administrative privileges.
Published Dec 15, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-3195 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Edge (Commvault), Service Pack 6.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% 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 v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
45/100
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
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttp://redr2e.com/commvault-edge-cve-2017-3195/
- advisoryVU#214283
- advisory96941
- patchhttp://kb.commvault.com/article/SEC0013
Description
Commvault Edge Communication Service (cvd) prior to version 11 SP7 or version 11 SP6 with hotfix 590 is prone to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution with administrative privileges.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| EdgeCommvault | 11.0.0, 11.0.0-service_pack1, 11.0.0-service_pack2, 11.0.0-service_pack3, 11.0.0-service_pack4, 11.0.0-service_pack5, 11.0.0-service_pack6 | n/a |
| Service Pack 6 | >= Version 11 prior to SP7 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 15, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow
References
- advisoryredr2e.com · CVE-2017-3195
- advisoryVU#214283
- advisory96941
- patchkb.commvault.com · SEC0013
- exploitExploitDB-41823
FAQ
Common Questions.
Commvault Edge Communication Service (cvd) prior to version 11 SP7 or version 11 SP6 with hotfix 590 is prone to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution with administrative privileges.
Affected: Edge (Commvault) versions 11.0.0, 11.0.0-service_pack1, 11.0.0-service_pack2, 11.0.0-service_pack3, 11.0.0-service_pack4, 11.0.0-service_pack5, 11.0.0-service_pack6; Service Pack 6 versions >= Version 11 prior to SP7. 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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