CVE-2017-6301: High severity Ytnef Project Ytnef vulnerability
Published Feb 24, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered in ytnef before 1.9.1. This is related to a patch described as "4 of 9. Out of Bounds Reads."
Affected Software
3 affected components
Ytnef Project Ytnef<=1.9
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Event History
Feb 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:23 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6301?
CVE-2017-6301 has a medium severity rating due to potential out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6301?
To fix CVE-2017-6301, upgrade ytnef to version 1.9.1 or later.
3
Which versions of ytnef are affected by CVE-2017-6301?
CVE-2017-6301 affects ytnef versions prior to 1.9.1.
4
Is Debian Linux affected by CVE-2017-6301?
Yes, Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0 are affected by CVE-2017-6301 if ytnef is installed.
5
What kind of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2017-6301?
CVE-2017-6301 is associated with out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities which could lead to information disclosure.