Buffer overflow in Nxp Mqx
CVE-2017-20283
NXP MQX Classic before 5.0 contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the RTCS UDP recvfrom() implementation. Improper enforcement of the application-supplied receive buffer length may allow a crafted UDP packet to overflow the destination buffer, resulting in memory corruption, or denial of service.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
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Weakness classification (CWE)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-20283?
- CVE-2017-20283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nxp Mqx, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-10-08.
- How severe is CVE-2017-20283?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.