Vulnerability Description
In ytnef 1.9.2, the TNEFFillMapi function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) 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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ytnef Project | Ytnef | 1.9.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/24/ytnef-memory-allocation-failure-in-tneffExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3667-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/24/ytnef-memory-allocation-failure-in-tneffExploitThird 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-2017-9473?
CVE-2017-9473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In ytnef 1.9.2, the TNEFFillMapi function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-9473?
CVE-2017-9473 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-2017-9473?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ytnef Project Ytnef, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.