CVE-2017-12919 json
Heap-based buffer overflow in OLEStream::WriteVT_LPSTR in olestrm.cpp in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servi…
published 2017-08-28 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-4443
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 71%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in OLEStream::WriteVT_LPSTR in olestrm.cpp in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted fpx image.
Exploit prediction
1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
blogs.gentoo.org
/ago/2017/08/09/libfpx-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-olestreamwritevt_lpstr-olestrm-cpp/
third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2017/08/17/13
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-12919
- NVD CVE-2017-12919
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