CVE-2017-2840 Memory corruption in UltraISO
A buffer overflow in UltraISO 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-2017-2840?
CVE-2017-2840 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in EZB Systems UltraISO, published on 24 Apr 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
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ISO parsing functionality of EZB Systems UltraISO 9.6.6.3300. A specially crafted .ISO file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specific .ISO file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2840?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ezbsystems Ultraiso.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2840?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2840 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-2017-2840 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2840 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in EZB Systems UltraISO
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wxpj-xvv4-jq8w.