CVE-2017-6801
First published: Fri Mar 10 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in ytnef before 1.9.2. There is a potential out-of-bounds access with fields of Size 0 in TNEFParse() 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/3cb0f914d6427073f262e1b2b5fd973e3043cdf7
- 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-2017-6801?
CVE-2017-6801 has a high severity rating due to potential out-of-bounds access vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6801?
To fix CVE-2017-6801, update ytnef to version 1.9.2 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-6801?
CVE-2017-6801 affects ytnef versions before 1.9.2 and Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
What impact does CVE-2017-6801 have on my system?
CVE-2017-6801 may allow attackers to exploit out-of-bounds access, leading to potential arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-6801 if I cannot update?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2017-6801, so upgrading to a non-vulnerable version is recommended.
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