CVE-2017-6800
First published: Fri Mar 10 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in ytnef before 1.9.2. An invalid memory access (heap-based buffer over-read) can occur during handling of LONG data types, related to MAPIPrint() in libytnef.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ytnef | <=1.9.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3846
- https://github.com/Yeraze/ytnef/commit/f98f5d4adc1c4bd4033638f6167c1bb95d642f89
- https://github.com/Yeraze/ytnef/issues/28
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LFJWMUEUC4ILH2HEOCYVVLQT654ZMCGQ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LFJWMUEUC4ILH2HEOCYVVLQT654ZMCGQ/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6800?
CVE-2017-6800 has a critical severity level due to the potential for a heap-based buffer over-read.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6800?
To fix CVE-2017-6800, upgrade ytnef to version 1.9.2 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-6800?
CVE-2017-6800 affects ytnef versions up to 1.9.1 and Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
What vulnerability type is associated with CVE-2017-6800?
CVE-2017-6800 is related to a memory corruption vulnerability due to an invalid memory access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-6800?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-6800; upgrading is the recommended solution.
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