CVE-2017-14629: Integer Overflow
Published Sep 21, 2017
·Updated
In sam2p 0.49.3, the inxpmreader function in inxpm.cpp has an integer signedness error, leading to a crash when writing to an out-of-bounds array element.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sam2p Project Sam2p=0.49.3
Event History
Sep 21, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14629?
CVE-2017-14629 has a medium severity due to the potential for crashes resulting from the signedness error.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-14629?
To fix CVE-2017-14629, upgrade to a later version of sam2p that addresses the integer signedness issue.
3
What types of crashes can be caused by CVE-2017-14629?
CVE-2017-14629 can lead to crashes when the in_xpm_reader function attempts to write to out-of-bounds array elements.
4
Which versions of sam2p are affected by CVE-2017-14629?
CVE-2017-14629 specifically affects sam2p version 0.49.3.
5
Is CVE-2017-14629 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2017-14629 is not classified as critical but can cause instability in applications using the affected version.