Vulnerability Description
In libytnef in ytnef through 1.9.2, there is a heap-based buffer over-read due to incorrect boundary checking in the SIZECHECK macro in lib/ytnef.c.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ytnef Project | Ytnef | <= 1.9.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=862556Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3667-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=862556Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3667-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9058?
CVE-2017-9058 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In libytnef in ytnef through 1.9.2, there is a heap-based buffer over-read due to incorrect boundary checking in the SIZECHECK macro in lib/ytnef.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-9058?
CVE-2017-9058 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-2017-9058?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ytnef Project Ytnef, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.