Vulnerability Description
The ourWriteOut function in tool_writeout.c in curl 7.53.1 might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory in opportunistic circumstances by reading a workstation screen during use of a --write-out argument ending in a '%' character, which leads to a heap-based buffer over-read.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | 7.53.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3558
- https://github.com/curl/curl/commit/1890d59905414ab84a35892b2e45833654aa5c13PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-14
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3558
- https://github.com/curl/curl/commit/1890d59905414ab84a35892b2e45833654aa5c13PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-14
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7407?
CVE-2017-7407 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.4 (LOW). The ourWriteOut function in tool_writeout.c in curl 7.53.1 might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory in opportunistic circumstances by reading a wo...
How severe is CVE-2017-7407?
CVE-2017-7407 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7407?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haxx Curl.