CVE-2017-2919: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Nov 20 2017(Updated: )
An exploitable stack based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the xls_getfcell function of libxls 1.3.4. A specially crafted XLS file can cause a memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send malicious XLS file to trigger this vulnerability
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libxls Project Libxls | =1.3.4 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| debian/r-cran-readxl | 1.3.0-1 1.3.1-2 1.4.2-1 1.4.3-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2919?
CVE-2017-2919 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the xls_getfcell function of libxls 1.3.4.
How severe is CVE-2017-2919?
CVE-2017-2919 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-2919?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-2919 by sending a specially crafted XLS file, which can cause memory corruption and remote code execution.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-2919?
Versions 1.3.0-1, 1.3.1-2, 1.4.2-1, and 1.4.3-1 of r-cran-readxl package from Debian, as well as version 1.3.4 of libxls from Libxls Project are affected.
How to fix CVE-2017-2919?
To fix CVE-2017-2919, users should apply the provided remedies and update the affected software versions.
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