CVE-2017-6305: 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 "8 of 9. Out of Bounds read and write."
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-2017-6305?
CVE-2017-6305 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for out-of-bounds read and write operations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6305?
To mitigate CVE-2017-6305, update ytnef to version 1.9.1 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-6305?
CVE-2017-6305 affects ytnef versions before 1.9.1 and Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
4
What is the nature of the issue in CVE-2017-6305?
CVE-2017-6305 is an out-of-bounds read and write issue that can lead to undefined behavior or potential exploitation.
5
Is CVE-2017-6305 a widespread vulnerability?
CVE-2017-6305 has been reported in various user reports and security discussions, indicating that it is a notable concern.