Vulnerability Description
An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the read_MSAT function of libxls 1.4. A specially crafted XLS file can cause a memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send malicious XLS file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libxls Project | Libxls | 1.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-64Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4173Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0404Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-64Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4173Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0404Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-2897?
CVE-2017-2897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the read_MSAT function of libxls 1.4. A specially crafted XLS file can cause a memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. An attac...
How severe is CVE-2017-2897?
CVE-2017-2897 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-2897?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libxls Project Libxls.