CVE-2017-6802
First published: Fri Mar 10 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in ytnef before 1.9.2. There is a potential heap-based buffer over-read on incoming Compressed RTF Streams, related to DecompressRTF() 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/22f8346c8d4f0020a40d9f258fdb3bfc097359cc
- https://github.com/Yeraze/ytnef/issues/34
- 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-2017-6802?
CVE-2017-6802 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for exploitation via heap-based buffer over-reads.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6802?
To fix CVE-2017-6802, update ytnef to version 1.9.2 or later.
Which versions of ytnef are affected by CVE-2017-6802?
Versions of ytnef prior to 1.9.2, specifically all versions up to and including 1.9.1, are affected by CVE-2017-6802.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2017-6802?
CVE-2017-6802 impacts systems running ytnef versions before 1.9.2, including Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
What does CVE-2017-6802 affect in the application?
CVE-2017-6802 affects the handling of incoming Compressed RTF Streams in the DecompressRTF() function.
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