CVE-2017-6962 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in apng2gif leads to a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially allowing code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-6962?
CVE-2017-6962 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in apng2gif 1.7. There is an integer overflow resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow. This is related to the read_chunk function making an unchecked addition of 12.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6962?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apng2gif Project Apng2gif.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6962?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2017-6962 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6962 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-6962, GHSA-9q4p-g3pc-7mm3, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-6962.