CVE-2017-2817 Memory corruption in PowerISO
A stack buffer overflow in PowerISO allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted ISO file.
- 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-2017-2817?
CVE-2017-2817 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in PowerISO, 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
A stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ISO parsing functionality of Power Software Ltd PowerISO 6.8. A specially crafted ISO file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send a specific ISO file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2817?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Poweriso Poweriso.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2817?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2817 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-2017-2817 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2817 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in PowerISO
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7q89-hv6m-wq85.