CVE-2017-12919
medium
CVSS v3
6.5
CVSS v2
4.3
VIR risk
6.5
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in OLEStream::WriteVT_LPSTR in olestrm.cpp in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted fpx image.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| libfpx_project | libfpx | 1.3.1 | |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/17/13
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/08/09/libfpx-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-olestreamwritevt_lpstr-olestrm-cpp/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/17/13
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/08/09/libfpx-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-olestreamwritevt_lpstr-olestrm-cpp/
CWEs
CWE-119
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.