CVE-2017-9832 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in libmtp allows attackers to cause denial of service or potential code execution via a malicious USB device connection.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-9832?
CVE-2017-9832 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jun 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An integer overflow vulnerability in ptp-pack.c (ptp_unpack_OPL function) of libmtp (version 1.1.12 and below) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) or maybe remote code execution by inserting a mobile device into a personal computer through a USB cable.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9832?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libmtp Project Libmtp.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9832?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-9832 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9832 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9832, GHSA-6r64-q62g-cg7v, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-9832.