CVE-2017-9146 The TNEFFillMapi function in lib/ytnef.c in libytnef in ytnef through 1.9.2 does not ensure a nonzero count value before a certain memory allocation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of...
HighCVSS 8.8
EPSS 2.4%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The TNEFFillMapi function in lib/ytnef.c in libytnef in ytnef through 1.9.2 does not ensure a nonzero count value before a certain memory allocation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted tnef file.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libytnef(Debian:12) | < 1.9.3-1 | 1.9.3-1 |
| debian/libytnef(Debian:13) | < 1.9.3-1 | 1.9.3-1 |
| debian/libytnef(Debian:14) | < 1.9.3-1 | 1.9.3-1 |
| ytnef project ytnef | <= 1.9.2 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-9146 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org third-party-advisory
- github.com exploit third-party-advisory
- FEDORA-2019-7d7083b8be vendor-advisory
- USN-3667-1 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking