Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability in GNU Libextractor by GNU
CVE-2017-15922

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Libextractor
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-15922?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the EXTRACTOR_dvi_extract_method function of GNU Libextractor version 1.4. This flaw permits unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially allowing malicious entities to exploit the vulnerability for various nefarious purposes. Proper input validation is crucial to mitigate this risk and maintain data integrity.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101595
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http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-libextractor/2017-1...
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg0...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-15922 : Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability in GNU Libextractor by GNU