CVE-2017-12923 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

OLEStream::WriteVT_LPSTR in olestrm.cpp in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted fpx image.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libfpx Project	Libfpx	1.3.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/17/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/08/09/libfpx-null-pointer-dereference-in-olestThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/17/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/08/09/libfpx-null-pointer-dereference-in-olestThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12923?

CVE-2017-12923 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). OLEStream::WriteVT_LPSTR in olestrm.cpp in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted fpx image.

How severe is CVE-2017-12923?

CVE-2017-12923 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12923?

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