CVE-2017-12106 Memory corruption in Computerinsel Photoline
A specially crafted TGA file can trigger an out-of-bounds write in Computerinsel Photoline, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12106?
CVE-2017-12106 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Talos Computerinsel Photoline, published on 5 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the .TGA parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.02. A specially crafted .TGA file can cause an out of bounds write resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send a specific .TGA file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12106?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pl32 Photoline.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12106?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12106 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-12106 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12106 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Talos Computerinsel Photoline
Sources
Also known as GHSA-68qm-f3w2-gfvw.