Vulnerability Description
The cabd_read_string function in mspack/cabd.c in libmspack 0.5alpha, as used in ClamAV 0.99.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted CAB file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libmspack Project | Libmspack | 0.5 |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.99.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3946
- https://bugzilla.clamav.net/show_bug.cgi?id=11873Permissions Required
- https://github.com/hackerlib/hackerlib-vul/tree/master/clamav-vulThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00014.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-16
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3946
- https://bugzilla.clamav.net/show_bug.cgi?id=11873Permissions Required
- https://github.com/hackerlib/hackerlib-vul/tree/master/clamav-vulThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00014.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-16
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11423?
CVE-2017-11423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The cabd_read_string function in mspack/cabd.c in libmspack 0.5alpha, as used in ClamAV 0.99.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read an...
How severe is CVE-2017-11423?
CVE-2017-11423 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11423?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libmspack Project Libmspack, Clamav Clamav.