Out-of-bounds Read in Ytnef_project Ytnef
CVE-2017-12142
In ytnef 1.9.2, an invalid memory read vulnerability was found in the function SwapDWord in ytnef.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.010 (57.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Ytnef_project Ytnef — versions 1.9.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12142?
- CVE-2017-12142 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ytnef_project Ytnef, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-08-02.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12142?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.