Vulnerability Description
In ytnef 1.9.2, an invalid memory read vulnerability was found in the function SwapDWord in ytnef.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ytnef Project | Ytnef | 1.9.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Yeraze/ytnef/issues/49Issue Tracking
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://somevulnsofadlab.blogspot.com/2017/07/ytnefinvalid-memory-read-in-swapdwThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Yeraze/ytnef/issues/49Issue Tracking
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://somevulnsofadlab.blogspot.com/2017/07/ytnefinvalid-memory-read-in-swapdwThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12142?
CVE-2017-12142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In ytnef 1.9.2, an invalid memory read vulnerability was found in the function SwapDWord in ytnef.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-12142?
CVE-2017-12142 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-2017-12142?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ytnef Project Ytnef.