CVE-2017-12142: Medium severity Ytnef Project Ytnef vulnerability

Published Aug 2, 2017
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Updated

In ytnef 1.9.2, an invalid memory read vulnerability was found in the function SwapDWord in ytnef.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ytnef Project Ytnef=1.9.2

Event History

Aug 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12142?

CVE-2017-12142 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12142?

To fix CVE-2017-12142, upgrade to a version of ytnef that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-12142?

CVE-2017-12142 specifically affects ytnef version 1.9.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12142?

CVE-2017-12142 is an invalid memory read vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2017-12142 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-12142 can be exploited remotely via crafted files.

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