CVE-2017-15221 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in ASX to MP3 converter allows remote code execution via a crafted M3U 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
None listed

What is CVE-2017-15221?

CVE-2017-15221 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 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

ASX to MP3 converter 3.1.3.7.2010.11.05 has a buffer overflow via a crafted M3U file, a related issue to CVE-2009-1324.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15221?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asx to Mp3 Converter Project Asx to Mp3 Converter.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15221?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15221 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-2017-15221 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15221 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6hmf-jpf3-pqf6.

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