Vulnerability Description
In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the EXTRACTOR_png_extract_method function in plugins/png_extractor.c, related to processiTXt and stndup.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Libextractor | 1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-libextractor/2017-10/msg00006.htmlExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/libextractor/libextractor-1.6.tar.gzProduct
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00000.html
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-libextractor/2017-10/msg00006.htmlExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/libextractor/libextractor-1.6.tar.gzProduct
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00000.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15601?
CVE-2017-15601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the EXTRACTOR_png_extract_method function in plugins/png_extractor.c, related to processiTXt and stndup.
How severe is CVE-2017-15601?
CVE-2017-15601 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Libextractor.