CVE-2017-12824 Memory corruption in InPage reader
A crafted InPage document triggers memory corruption in the InPage reader, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12824?
CVE-2017-12824 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in InPage reader, published on 8 Nov 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
Special crafted InPage document leads to arbitrary code execution in InPage reader.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12824?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Inpage Inpage.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12824?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12824 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-2017-12824 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12824 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-33p5-6c3v-v29v.