Vulnerability Description
An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists in the xls_appendSST function of libxls 1.4.A specially crafted XLS file can cause memory corruption resulting in remote code execution.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libxls Project | Libxls | 1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-64
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4173
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0462Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-64
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4173
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0462Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12110?
CVE-2017-12110 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists in the xls_appendSST function of libxls 1.4.A specially crafted XLS file can cause memory corruption resulting in remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-12110?
CVE-2017-12110 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12110?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libxls Project Libxls.