CVE-2017-2823 Use after free in PowerIso

High 8.8 Published 24 May 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A use-after-free flaw 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-2017-2823?

CVE-2017-2823 is a high-severity use after free 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 use-after-free vulnerability exists in the .ISO parsing functionality of 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-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2823?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Poweriso Poweriso.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2823?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2823 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2017-2823 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2823 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xh39-w65m-vxrw.