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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2017-1000206

samtools htslib library version 1.4.0 and earlier is vulnerable to buffer overflow in the CRAM rANS codec resulting in potential arbitrary code execution

Vulnerability Description

samtools htslib library version 1.4.0 and earlier is vulnerable to buffer overflow in the CRAM rANS codec resulting in potential arbitrary code execution

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
HtslibHtslib<= 1.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1000206?

CVE-2017-1000206 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). samtools htslib library version 1.4.0 and earlier is vulnerable to buffer overflow in the CRAM rANS codec resulting in potential arbitrary code execution

How severe is CVE-2017-1000206?

CVE-2017-1000206 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000206?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Htslib Htslib.