CVE-2017-2910 Memory corruption in libxls
A specially crafted XLS file can trigger an out-of-bounds write in libxls, leading to remote code execution.
- 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-2017-2910?
CVE-2017-2910 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in libxls, published on 2 Dec 2020. 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 Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability exists in the xls_addCell function of libxls 2.0. A specially crafted xls file can cause a memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send malicious xls file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2910?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libxls Project Libxls.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2910?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2910 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-2017-2910 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2910 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in libxls
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p854-92x2-rx7x, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2910.