CVE-2017-14637: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 22, 2017
·Updated
In sam2p 0.49.3, there is an invalid read of size 2 in the parsergb function in inxpm.cpp. However, this can also cause a write to an illegal address.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sam2p Project Sam2p=0.49.3
Event History
Sep 22, 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-2017-14637?
CVE-2017-14637 has a medium severity rating due to the possibility of causing memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-14637?
To fix CVE-2017-14637, you should upgrade to a newer version of sam2p that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-14637?
CVE-2017-14637 affects sam2p version 0.49.3 specifically.
4
Can CVE-2017-14637 lead to system crashes?
Yes, CVE-2017-14637 can potentially lead to application crashes due to memory corruption.
5
Is CVE-2017-14637 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2017-14637 is generally considered not directly exploitable remotely as it requires specific input to trigger the vulnerability.