CVE-2017-6301 Memory corruption in n/a
Out-of-bounds read in ytnef library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-6301?
CVE-2017-6301 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 24 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in ytnef before 1.9.1. This is related to a patch described as "4 of 9. Out of Bounds Reads."
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6301?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Ytnef Project Ytnef.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6301?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-6301 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6301 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-6301, GHSA-x489-pw5x-hpfm, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-6301.