CVE-2017-17946 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Handy Password desktop application when processing malicious mailbox data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-17946?
CVE-2017-17946 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow in Handy Password 4.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long "Title name" field in "mail box" data that is mishandled in an "Open from mail box" action.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17946?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novosoft Handy Password.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17946?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17946 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-2017-17946 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17946 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6w2f-38p5-jm2c.