CVE-2017-9831 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

An integer overflow vulnerability in the ptp_unpack_EOS_CustomFuncEx function of the ptp-pack.c file of libmtp (version 1.1.12 and below) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) or maybe remote code execution by inserting a mobile device into a personal computer through a USB cable.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libmtp Project	Libmtp	1.1.12

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-190

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00003.html
https://sourceforge.net/p/libmtp/mailman/message/35735992/Issue TrackingMailing ListPatch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00003.html
https://sourceforge.net/p/libmtp/mailman/message/35735992/Issue TrackingMailing ListPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9831?

CVE-2017-9831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). An integer overflow vulnerability in the ptp_unpack_EOS_CustomFuncEx function of the ptp-pack.c file of libmtp (version 1.1.12 and below) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds m...

How severe is CVE-2017-9831?

CVE-2017-9831 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9831?

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