CVE-2017-9472 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In ytnef 1.9.2, the SwapDWord function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read 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-125

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/24/ytnef-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-swapExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/24/ytnef-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-swapExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9472?

CVE-2017-9472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In ytnef 1.9.2, the SwapDWord function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-9472?

CVE-2017-9472 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-2017-9472?

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