CVE-2017-20242
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Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Keysight IxChariot Endpoint

Publication date: 2026-08-04

Last updated on: 2026-08-04

Assigner: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government

Description
Keysight IxChariot Endpoint before 9.5.102 contains a stack-based buffer overflow. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet to crash the endpoint or potentially execute arbitrary code.

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Published
2026-08-04
Last Modified
2026-08-04
Generated
2026-08-25
AI Q&A
2026-08-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-23
NVD
CVE-2017-20242
EUVD
EUVD-2017-19011

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Vendor Product Version / Range
keysight ixchariot_endpoint to 9.5.102 (exc)
keysight ixchariot to 9.5.102 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

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Executive Summary

Keysight IxChariot Endpoint before version 9.5.102 has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. An attacker can send a specially crafted packet to the endpoint without authentication, causing it to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code on the system.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a stack-based buffer overflow in Keysight IxChariot Endpoint before version 9.5.102. Detection requires checking the installed version of IxChariot Endpoint on affected systems. If the version is below 9.5.102, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context, but you should verify the software version using system management tools or package managers.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to crash the IxChariot Endpoint or execute arbitrary code, which could lead to system compromise, data breaches, or denial of service. Unpatched systems are at high risk of exploitation.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access or data breaches due to arbitrary code execution, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is exposed or compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Keysight IxChariot Endpoint to version 9.5.102 or later to address the stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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