CVE-2017-2924: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Sep 12 2017(Updated: )
An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the read_legacy_biff function of FreeXL 1.0.3. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/freexl | <1.0.4 | 1.0.4 |
| debian/freexl | 1.0.5-3 1.0.6-1 1.0.6-2 2.0.0-1 | |
| debian/freexl | <=1.0.0g-1<=1.0.2-1<=1.0.3-1 | 1.0.4-1 1.0.2-2+deb9u1 1.0.0g-1+deb8u4 |
| libfreexl1 | =1.0.3 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0431
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1490901
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1490902
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1490896
- https://www.gaia-gis.it/fossil/freexl/ci/40c17539ea56f0d8
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-2924
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-2923
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-2923
- https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/spatialite-users/Wpj62XSzcZY
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-grass/freexl.git/log/?h=stretch
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-grass/freexl.git/log/?h=jessie
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-grass/freexl.git/log/?h=wheezy
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=875691
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100799
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3976
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2924?
CVE-2017-2924 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2924?
To remediate CVE-2017-2924, upgrade FreeXL to version 1.0.4 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-2924?
The impact of CVE-2017-2924 includes memory corruption leading to the possibility of remote code execution when a crafted XLS file is processed.
Which versions of FreeXL are affected by CVE-2017-2924?
FreeXL version 1.0.3 is impacted by CVE-2017-2924, with several patched versions available.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-2924?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-2924 by sending a specially crafted XLS file to the affected FreeXL application.
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