CVE-2017-2840 Memory corruption in UltraISO

High 8.8 Published Updated

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.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wxpj-xvv4-jq8w.

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