CVE-2017-15922
First published: Thu Oct 26 2017(Updated: )
In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is an out-of-bounds read in the EXTRACTOR_dvi_extract_method function in plugins/dvi_extractor.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libextractor | 1:1.8-2+deb10u1 1:1.11-2 1:1.11-7 1:1.11-8 | |
| libextractor | =1.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-libextractor/2017-10/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101595
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00000.html
- https://git.gnunet.org/libextractor.git/commit/?id=d4d488b0e5ab13dda241d688d87a07816368f117
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15922
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15922?
CVE-2017-15922 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that results in an out-of-bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15922?
To address CVE-2017-15922, upgrade to a patched version of the GNU Libextractor, such as 1.8-2+deb10u1 or later.
What versions of Libextractor are affected by CVE-2017-15922?
CVE-2017-15922 affects GNU Libextractor version 1.4.
What type of vulnerability is represented by CVE-2017-15922?
CVE-2017-15922 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the EXTRACTOR_dvi_extract_method function.
Who is responsible for fixing CVE-2017-15922?
The maintainers of GNU Libextractor are responsible for addressing CVE-2017-15922 through updates and patches.
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