CVE-2017-6301: High severity Ytnef Project Ytnef vulnerability

Published Feb 24, 2017
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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.

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