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CVE-2017-20225

Ticalc Tiemu remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.80%
  1. Published28 Mar 2026

Description

TiEmu 2.08 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can trigger the overflow through command-line arguments passed to the application, leveraging ROP gadgets to bypass protections and execute shellcode in the application context.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Ticalc Tiemu≤ 2.0.8

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-20225 being actively exploited?

CVE-2017-20225 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.80%.

How severe is CVE-2017-20225?

CVE-2017-20225 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-20225?

Affected products include Ticalc Tiemu.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20225?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.