CVE-2017-2799 Memory corruption in DMC HTMLFilter

High 8.3 Published 24 May 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Heap corruption in Antenna House DMC HTMLFilter allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious XLS file, affecting MarkLogic users.

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-2017-2799?

CVE-2017-2799 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Antenna House DMC HTMLFilter, published on 24 May 2017. 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 corruption vulnerability exists in the AddSst functionality of Antenna House DMC HTMLFilter as used by MarkLogic 8.0-6. A specially crafted XLS file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send or provide a malicious XLS file to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2799?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Marklogic Marklogic.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2799?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2799 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-2017-2799 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2799 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vpc6-rfxh-x5fq.