CVE-2017-14628 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in sam2p allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PCX files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-14628?
CVE-2017-14628 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In sam2p 0.49.3, a heap-based buffer overflow exists in the pcxLoadImage24 function of the file in_pcx.cpp.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14628?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sam2p Project Sam2p.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14628?
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-2017-14628 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14628 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2mxh-w2fv-g692, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-14628.