CVE-2017-17946 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow in Handy Password 4.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long "Title name" field in "mail box" data that is mishandled in an "Open from mail box" action.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novosoft	Handy Password	4.9.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/22Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://sidechannel.tempestsi.com/password-manager-flaw-allows-for-arbitrary-comThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/22Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://sidechannel.tempestsi.com/password-manager-flaw-allows-for-arbitrary-comThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-17946?

CVE-2017-17946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A buffer overflow in Handy Password 4.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long "Title name" field in "mail box" data that is mishandled in an "Open from mail box" action.

How severe is CVE-2017-17946?

CVE-2017-17946 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17946?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novosoft Handy Password.