CVE-2017-9470 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In ytnef 1.9.2, the MAPIPrint function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ytnef Project	Ytnef	1.9.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/24/ytnef-null-pointer-dereference-in-mapiprExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/24/ytnef-null-pointer-dereference-in-mapiprExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9470?

CVE-2017-9470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In ytnef 1.9.2, the MAPIPrint function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-9470?

CVE-2017-9470 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9470?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ytnef Project Ytnef.