CVE-2017-6302 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in the ytnef library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code via crafted TNEF files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-6302?
CVE-2017-6302 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 24 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in ytnef before 1.9.1. This is related to a patch described as "5 of 9. Integer Overflow."
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6302?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Ytnef Project Ytnef.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6302?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-6302 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6302 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-6302, GHSA-hh53-27jj-f5qh, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-6302.