Vulnerability Description
An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tag parsing functionality of LibOFX 0.9.11. A specially crafted OFX file can cause a write out of bounds resulting in a buffer overflow on the stack. An attacker can construct a malicious OFX file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libofx Project | Libofx | 0.9.11 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100828Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00038.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-26Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0317ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100828Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00038.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-26Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0317ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-2816?
CVE-2017-2816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tag parsing functionality of LibOFX 0.9.11. A specially crafted OFX file can cause a write out of bounds resulting in a buffer overflow on th...
How severe is CVE-2017-2816?
CVE-2017-2816 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-2017-2816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libofx Project Libofx, Debian Debian Linux.