CVE-2017-2777 Integer overflow in Argus

High 8.8 Published 17 Sep 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A specially crafted PDF file triggers an integer overflow leading to a heap overflow in Iceni Argus, potentially allowing remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-2777?

CVE-2017-2777 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iceni Argus, published on 17 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the ipStringCreate function of Iceni Argus Version 6.6.05. A specially crafted pdf file can cause an integer overflow resulting in heap overflow. An attacker can send file to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2777?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iceni Argus.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2777?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2777 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2777 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2777 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-37h2-6m57-6c87.