Vulnerability Description
An exploitable out-of-bounds vulnerability exists in the xls_addCell function of libxls 1.4. A specially crafted XLS file with a formula record can cause memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a malicious XLS file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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-2017-0463Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-64
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4173
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0463Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12111?
CVE-2017-12111 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An exploitable out-of-bounds vulnerability exists in the xls_addCell function of libxls 1.4. A specially crafted XLS file with a formula record can cause memory corruption resulting in remote code exe...
How severe is CVE-2017-12111?
CVE-2017-12111 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-2017-12111?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libxls Project Libxls.