CVE
CVE-2017-9471
In ytnef 1.9.2, the SwapWord function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted file.
- Severity
- MEDIUM
- CVSS
- 5.5
- Published
- Modified
Linked Releases
| Distribution | Release | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 14.04.6 amd64 desktop | unknown | source |
| Ubuntu | 14.04.6 i386 desktop | unknown | source |
| Ubuntu | 14.04.6 amd64 server | unknown | source |
| Ubuntu | 14.04.6 i386 server | unknown | source |
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/24/ytnef-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-swapword-ytnef-c/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LFJWMUEUC4ILH2HEOCYVVLQT654ZMCGQ/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3667-1/
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/24/ytnef-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-swapword-ytnef-c/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LFJWMUEUC4ILH2HEOCYVVLQT654ZMCGQ/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3667-1/