CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14631: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 21 2017(Updated: )

In sam2p 0.49.3, the pcxLoadRaster function in in_pcx.cpp has an integer signedness error leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
sam2p=0.49.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14631?

    CVE-2017-14631 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14631?

    To fix CVE-2017-14631, update to a version of sam2p later than 0.49.3 that contains the necessary patches.

  • What causes CVE-2017-14631?

    CVE-2017-14631 is caused by an integer signedness error in the pcxLoadRaster function leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • Which versions of sam2p are affected by CVE-2017-14631?

    CVE-2017-14631 specifically affects sam2p version 0.49.3.

  • What impact can CVE-2017-14631 have on my system?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-14631 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the application, compromising system integrity.

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