CVE-2017-12481 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Ledger allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute code via a crafted file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-12481?
CVE-2017-12481 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The find_option function in option.cc in Ledger 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12481?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ledger-Cli Ledger.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12481?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-12481 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12481 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-12481, GHSA-5fcm-3wm8-28vv, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-12481.